Temperate Deciduous Forests Are Characterized by

question 10

Multiple Choice

Temperate deciduous forests are characterized by

• A)dry climates with rainfall averages around 25-75 cm.per year.
• B)the highest variation in day and night length.
• C)the highest amount of organisms living in the tree canopy.
• D)a growing season that ranges between 140 and 300 days.
• E)the richest topsoil horizon.

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Definitions:

Vitreous Humor

A jelly-like substance that fills the part of the eye behind the lens and helps the eye keep its shape.

Conjunctivas

Mucous membranes that cover the front of the eye and line the inside of the eyelids, playing a role in lubrication and protection against infection.

Mucous Membranes

Mucous membranes are moist tissues that line several body cavities including the mouth, nose, eyelids, and internal organs, secreting mucus for protection and moisture.

Eyelids

Thin folds of skin that cover and protect the eyes, capable of blinking to help keep the eyes moist and free of debris.