Which of the Following Biomes Is Characterized by the Predominance

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biomes is characterized by the predominance of broad-leaved trees that are adapted to subfreezing temperatures as long as the cold is accompanied by precipitation or snow cover?

• A) mountain forest
• B) taiga
• C) tundra
• D) grasslands
• E) temperate deciduous forest

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Definitions:

Survival Drives

Basic, instinctual urges or motivations that drive individuals to fulfill their essential needs, such as food, safety, and reproduction.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an immense number of bodily functions, including temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and the release of other hormones within the body.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.