The Northern Coniferous Forest Is Characterized by

question 124

Multiple Choice

The northern coniferous forest is characterized by

• A) fire- adapted plants.
• B) tallgrass.
• C) few grasses, moist soils, and trees that drop their leaves in the winter.
• D) dry soils that lack vegetation.
• E) long and cold winters, short growing seasons, and conifers.

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