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:

Homo Naledi

An extinct species of human discovered in South Africa, known for its combination of primitive and modern traits.

Clade

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Hominin

A member of the clade that includes humans as well as all species more closely related to humans than chimpanzees. Humans are the only surviving member of the hominin clade.

Precise Movements

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