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Virtually treeless, sparse vegetation is found in : |
A. | Taiga |
B. | Alpine |
C. | Tundra |
D. | Chapparal |
Answer» C. Tundra | |
Explanation: Polar climates feature long and dark winter periods with extremely cold temperatures. Rainfall is low, and the deeper soillayers stay frozen all year round. These harsh conditions combined result in treeless, sparse vegetation, which includes shrubs, lichens and mosses, during summer months. This typical vegetation linked to polar climates is called tundra |
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