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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Definitions:

Group Interaction

The manner in which members of a group communicate, share information, and work together.

Noncohesive Groups

Groups that lack unity, leading often to ineffective collaboration and weakened group identity.

Intermember Cooperation

The collaboration and mutual assistance among members within a group or team, essential for achieving collective goals.

Conformity Pressure

The influence exerted by a group that encourages individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.