Trees That Have Taken on a Low, Twisted Form to Minimize

question 46

Multiple Choice

Trees that have taken on a low, twisted form to minimize their wind exposure in the harsh conditions near the limit of tree growth are referred to as ____. ​

• A)krummholz
• B)bergmann ​
• C)slope aspect ​
• D)epiphytes ​
• E)pioneer communities ​

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Definitions:

Corporate Bond

A debt security issued by a corporation to raise funding, promising to repay the principal along with interest at specified dates.

TIPS Bond

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, a type of U.S. government bond designed to help investors protect against inflation by adjusting the principal value based on changes in the consumer price index.

Coupon Rate

The percentage of a bond's face value that is annually paid as interest by the bond.

Par Value

The nominal value of a bond or the stated value of stock as documented in the company's charter, frequently utilized in official paperwork.