Why can the trees in boreal forests withstand the intense cold and drought?
What will be an ideal response?
Most boreal forests are dominated by a few species of coniferous evergreen trees or conifers such as spruce, fir, cedar, hemlock, and pine. Most of these species have small, needle-shaped, wax-coated leaves that can withstand the intense cold and drought of winter.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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