zonations
/zoʊˈneɪʃənz/
noun
- The arrangement or distribution of plants, animals, or other features into distinct areas or bands, especially in a natural environment.
- Scientists study the zonations of vegetation on mountain slopes to understand climate effects.
- The desert shows clear zonations of plant life based on water availability.
- The zonations of the rocky shore are clearly visible at low tide.
- The division of an area into zones for a specific purpose, such as planning or management.
- The city's zonations for commercial and residential use are shown on the map.
- The park's zonations include a quiet zone for wildlife and a busy zone for visitors.
- Urban planners use zonations to separate residential areas from industrial ones.
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