Questions: What is the term for an area immediately adjacent to a stream that is suitable for trees because more water is available for plant growth?
Treeline
Tree zone
Riparian zone
Adret zone
Transcript text: What is the term for an area immediately adjacent to a stream that is suitable for trees because more water is available for plant growth?
Treeline
Tree zone
Riparian zone
Adret zone
Solution
The answer is the third one (C): Riparian zone.
Explanation for each option:
Treeline: This term refers to the edge of the habitat at which trees are capable of growing. Beyond the treeline, environmental conditions are too harsh for tree growth. It is not specifically related to areas adjacent to streams.
Tree zone: This is a more general term that could refer to any area where trees grow, but it does not specifically denote areas adjacent to streams.
Riparian zone: This is the correct term. It refers to the interface between land and a river or stream. Riparian zones are important for their role in supporting diverse plant and animal life, and they are characterized by higher moisture levels, making them suitable for tree growth.
Adret zone: This term is used to describe a sunny, south-facing slope in the Northern Hemisphere, which is not specifically related to areas adjacent to streams.
In summary, the correct term for an area immediately adjacent to a stream that is suitable for trees due to the availability of more water is the "Riparian zone."