Which of the following is NOT true of lands near the North and South poles?

A) they are perpetually covered with ice or the ground is permanently frozen
B) The polar regions are unsuitable for planting crops
C) few animals can survive the extreme cold
D) few human beings live there
E) there is not enough light to make survival possible


Answer: E

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