The words “macchia, maquis and chaparral” are related to which of the following?
[A] Shrub vegetation

[B] Tropical vegetation

[C] Tundra vegetation

[D] Alpine vegetation

Chaparral is sclerophyllous vegetation that is tolerant of seasonal drought.

It consists of small trees, woody grasses and oleose, xerophytic shrubs that form a nearly continuous cover of intertwined branches. Eg California chaparral

( ESE 2024)