Geography ProjectVegetation in Kennedy

Road

Agnes ChungKiki Ho

Winnie Lee Jenna Lui

What are the major physical constraints to the growth of vegetation in Kennedy Road? How does vegetation adapt to such physical constraints? Use photos to illustrate your answers.

Physical constraints Vegetation adaptation Photos

Heavy rainfall and high humidity in summer

Thick waxy and drip tip leaves to shed excess rain from leaves

Physical constraints

Vegetation adaptation

Photos

Heavy rainfallhigh humidity in summer

Shallow roots to take nutrients from top soil due to waterlogging

Physical constraints

Vegetation adaptation

Photos

Expose to heavy rain and wind

Buttress roots to provide mechanical support of tress against wind and weight

Physical constraints Vegetation adaptation

Photos

High density of vegetation -> competition of sunlight

Broad umbrella-shaped crown and high branches of emergent layer to catch sunlight

Physical constraints Vegetation adaptation

Photos

High density of vegetation -> competition of sunlight

Broad leaves of shrub layer to compete for sunlight

Which vegetation in Kennedy Road impresses you most? Explain.

Explanation Photos

Many ariel rootsThick stem

Huge and tallLong history

Drip tip leaves

Winnie Lee