QUESTION 18 Which statement about the boreal forest biome is false? O A its soil
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QUESTION 18 Which statement about the boreal forest biome is false? O A its soils are usually dry due to the permafrost O B. Pines C. In comparison to other forest biomes, boreal forests have been lttle altered by human activities O D. in terms of geographic area, it is one of the largest biomes in the world. and other conifers are commonly found there because they are better equipped than angiosperms to withstand the cold QUESTION 19 As one moves from the alpine to the subalpine to the montane zone of a mountain the mean temperature A. first goes up and then goes down B. C. consistently goes up. D. basicaly stays the same. goes down.Explanation / Answer
18. Option A is correct.
The soils in the boreal forest are not usually dry.
19. Option C is correct.
As one moves from the alpine to the subalpine to the montane zone of a mountain, the mean temperature consistently goes up.
20. Option D is correct.
During the period of Apr-Sep, the temperature and rainfall are suitable for the growth of plants.
21. Option C is correct.
The Coriolis effect causes moving air at earth's surface to appear to be deflected CLOCKWISE (RIGHT) in the Northern hemisphere and COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (LEFT)in the Southern hemisphere.