Environmental Science Practice Quiz Chp 6

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We’ve covered the first handful of chapters when it comes to environmental science, but you’re about to find out that we’re just getting started. Have you been paying attention to the sixth instalment of your studies? Find out in “Environmental Science Practice Quiz Chp 6”!

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1.

____ is a similar ecosystem located in the higher elevations of mountains, above the tree line.
2.

A coniferous ____ occurs on the northwest coast of north America.
3.

Seasonality is characteristic of the ____, which occurs in temperate areas where precipitation ranges from about 75 to 150 cm annually
4.

Summers are hot, winters are cold, and rainfall is often uncertain in ____
5.

____occurs in areas of low rainfall or seasonal rainfall with prolonged dry periods
6.

At higher elevations, where the climate is colder, and more severe, one might find a coniferous ____
7.

Where the climate is quite cold ____ occurs with vegetation composed of grasses, sedges, and small tufted plants.

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