Needleleaved trees survive long cold winters, low humidity and frozen soil because the leaves have low surface area in relation to their volume, and they are covered with a waxy coating to reduce water loss
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
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In the diagram below, B is the
A) hadal zone.
B) mesopelagic zone.
C) epipelagic zone.
D) benthic zone.
Which factor contributes least to the dissolving of subterranean limestone?
A) plant roots release carbon dioxide underground B) general acidity C) percolating ground water D) abrasive rubbing action of pebbles
A mineral's streak is _________.
a. the appearance of light reflected from the mineral's surface b. the tendency to break along weak bonds c. the common shape of an aggregate of crystals d. the color of the mineral in powdered form e. the mineral's resistance to breaking
Removing large areas of trees in tropical rainforests can lead to drier conditions that make it difficult for a forest to grow back in the area. Such forest areas are often replaced by ____.
A. coniferous forests B. deserts C. savannas D. rangeland E. steppes