Boreal Forests Most Likely Consist of Conifers Because Conifers

Question

Boreal forests most likely consist of conifers because conifers
A) require the dry soil present in areas with permafrost.
B) are better equipped than angiosperms to withstand cold climates.
C) such as pines and firs can only grow in areas where permafrost is present.
D) require large areas to grow, and the boreal forest covers the most land area of any biome.

Accepted Answer

Conifers are better equipped than angiosperms to withstand cold climates due to their needle-like leaves, which reduce water loss, and their ability to survive in nutrient-poor soils typical of boreal forests.