Which of the Following Descriptions Applies Specifically to Coniferous Forests

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions applies specifically to coniferous forests?

• A) The permafrost layer, located below the top soil, is always frozen.
• B) The landscape of pools and mires in the tundra is due to melted snow that does not evaporate.
• C) The long periods of darkness, sometimes even six months of night, prevents trees and other photosynthetic producers from growing.
• D) In the summer, the tundra is alive with insects and birds.
• E) The biome is dominated by spruce trees and moose.

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