Which of the following is true of the soils in the northern needleleaf biome?
A)they are typically fine textured and fertile.
B)they are usually deep and well developed.
C)they contain permafrost in many areas.
D)they are basic i.e. ,they have a high pH.
E)muskeg (i.e. ,a moss-covered bog)develops in well drained areas.

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The soils in the northern needleleaf biome are usually frozen and contain permafrost in many areas. This greatly limits plant growth and nutrient availability. Options A and D are not true as these soils are typically nutrient-poor and acidic. Option B is partially true, but the soils are often shallow due to the permafrost layer. Option E is not true as muskeg typically forms in poorly drained areas, not well-drained areas.

Which of the Following Is True of the Soils in the Northern