Other Than the Polar Tundra, the Least Productive Biomes Tend

question 49

Multiple Choice

Other than the polar tundra, the least productive biomes tend to be

• A)deserts.
• B)the temperate forests.
• C)the tropical forests.
• D)estuaries.

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