Despite Receiving Up to Several Feet of Snow Each Winter

question 4

Multiple Choice

Despite receiving up to several feet of snow each winter, conifers in the northern boreal forest are adapted to ________.

• A) hot dry conditions
• B) moist soils
• C) reduced water availability
• D) long, mild growing seasons
• E) temperate conditions of moisture and seasonality

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