Match Each Term to Its Correct Description Below

question 58

Multiple Choice

Match each term to its correct description below.
-Nearly one-third of Earth's land surface is covered with this biome that does not retain heat because it lacks moisture.The plants have small leaves,like the spines on cacti,to minimize water loss.Most of the animals are nocturnal.

• A)tropical forest
• B)chaparral
• C)boreal forest
• D)tundra
• E)desert
• F)temperate deciduous forest
• G)grassland

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Definitions:

Agriculture Subsidies

Government payments to farmers to supplement their income, manage the supply of agricultural commodities, and influence the cost and supply of such goods.

Social Security

A governmental program designed to provide financial support to individuals during retirement, disability, or unemployment.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program in the United States for people aged 65 and older, and for some younger people with disabilities.

Government Size

Refers to the scope, scale, and range of activities and services provided by a government, including its regulatory and fiscal operations.