Which of the following descriptions applies specifically to coniferous forests?
A) The permafrost layer, located below the top soil, is always frozen.
B) The landscape of pools and mires in the tundra is due to melted snow that does not evaporate.
C) The long periods of darkness, sometimes even six months of night, prevents trees and other photosynthetic producers from growing.
D) In the summer, the tundra is alive with insects and birds.
E) The biome is dominated by spruce trees and moose.

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Coniferous forests are dominated by coniferous trees such as spruce, pine, and fir. Moose is also a common animal found in these forests. None of the other descriptions apply specifically to coniferous forests.

Which of the Following Descriptions Applies Specifically to Coniferous Forests