This Soil Profile Is in an Area Where

question 12

Multiple Choice

This soil profile is in an area where

• A)rainy conditions persist year-round.
• B)dry conditions persist year-round.
• C)conditions are neither too wet nor too dry.

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Definitions:

Desert Environment

A biome characterized by very little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation, making it a challenging habitat for life.

Photosynthetic Mode

A method by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

CAM

A type of photosynthesis (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) adapted by some plants to minimize water loss in arid conditions by fixing CO2 at night.

CAM Plants

Plants that utilize Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, a carbon fixation pathway that allows them to conserve water in arid conditions by opening their stomata at night.