Which of the Following Is Appropriate in Describing the Mediterranean

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is appropriate in describing the Mediterranean shrubland biome?

• A) Humid Subtropical climate classification
• B) Oxisols and Spodosols as representative soil orders
• C) large surpluses and runoff in the water balance
• D) summer water deficits and winter precipitation

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