Which of the following landform definitions is CORRECT?
a. The taiga is a treeless area between the treeline and Arctic regions.
b. The tundra is an area of coniferous forests.
c. Permafrost areas suffer from continue drought.
d. Steppes are semi-arid grasslands.
The answer is d. Steppes are semi-arid grasslands. (They are semi-arid, meaning they receive 25 to 50 centimeters (10-20 inches) of rain each year. This is enough rain to support short grasses/ vegetation, but not enough for tall grasses or trees to grow. Many kinds of grasses grow on steppes, but few grow taller than half a meter (20 inches).
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