The Taiga

question 82

Multiple Choice

The taiga

• A) consists of mostly coniferous trees.
• B) has nutrient-rich soil.
• C) has a long growing season.
• D) is warm and dry.
• E) consists of mosses and lichens.

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Definitions:

Groundwater Recharge

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Twilight Zone

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Bathyal Zone

relates to the part of the ocean's pelagic and benthic zones that extends from the edge of the continental shelf to the abyssal zone, characterized by minimal light penetration and a diversity of specialized organisms.

Coastal Zone

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