The Taiga

question 75

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:

Infection Risk

The likelihood of contracting or spreading pathogens that can lead to disease or illness.

Dehydration

A condition resulting from excessive loss of body water, affecting the body's ability to perform normal functions.

Infectious Disease

Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi; these diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

Pneumonia

An infectious disease affecting the lungs, causing inflammation of the air sacs which can fill with fluid or pus.