What is the name given to areas of land in the higher latitudes where short, cool summers do not permit trees to grow?
Correct answer: A. Tundra
- A. Tundra
- B. Tropical
- C. Savanna
- D. Arctic
Explanation
Tundra occurs in high-latitude regions where short, cool summers and frozen subsoil prevent trees from growing. Arctic describes a region, whereas tundra describes the treeless biome.
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