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Cambridge AS & A Level Geography

10.3Vegetation and soils in arid environments

Vegetation and soils in arid environments in Cambridge AS & A Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 10.3.1Describe vegetation characteristics and plant adaptations to extreme temperatures and drought.
  2. 10.3.2Describe soil-forming processes and the characteristics of solonetz and solonchaks.

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  • Vegetation and soils in arid environments

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Vegetation and soils in arid environments: sample question

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Why do many cacti open their stomata at night?

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