Which of the following is not a characteristic of subarctic climates?
A) very long growing season due to long summer days.
B) temperatures below freezing during much of the year.
C) partially or totally frozen soils beneath the surface (permafrost).
D) low precipitation and evapotranspiration.
E) large annual temperature ranges.
A
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