Boreal Forests Receive Relatively Little Rainfall but Moisture Is Adequate

question 32

Multiple Choice

Boreal forests receive relatively little rainfall but moisture is adequate during the growing season because

• A) these plants do not require much water.
• B) evaporation rates are low due to the low temperatures.
• C) the deep, nutrient-rich soils retain a great deal of water.
• D) permafrost melts and provides water in the summer.

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