zonation
/zoʊˈneɪʃən/
noun
- The arrangement or distribution of plants, animals, or other features into distinct areas or zones, often based on environmental conditions.
- Scientists study the zonation of forests to understand how altitude affects tree species.
- The zonation of coral reefs depends on water depth and light availability.
- In a lake, zonation creates different habitats for fish and plants from the shore to the deep center.
- A pattern of division into zones or regions, especially in geography or urban planning.
- The map shows the zonation of climate types across the continent.
- The city's zonation separates residential areas from industrial districts.
- Zonation of the national park helps protect wildlife while allowing visitors to explore.
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