Vegetation zones are areas of land that share similar types of plant life due to factors like climate, soil, and elevation. These zones can be found all over the world and are often categorized into types such as tropical rainforests, deserts, grasslands, and tundras. Each zone supports specific ecosystems and wildlife adapted to those conditions. The distribution of vegetation zones is influenced by geographical features and weather patterns. For example, mountains can create different climates on their slopes, leading to varied vegetation zones at different altitudes. Understanding these zones helps in studying biodiversity and the effects of climate change on ecosystems.