Given pronounced global warming, tundra at the southern boundary of the Northern Hemisphere will most likely become
A) temperate deciduous forest.
B) temperate grassland.
C) boreal forest.
D) hot desert.
E) chaparral.

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Tundra is currently characteristic of the southern boundary of the Northern Hemisphere. With pronounced global warming, temperatures will increase, and the characteristics of this biome will change. However, the area will not become a hot desert or chaparral, as these biomes require a much drier climate. Furthermore, a temperate deciduous forest or temperate grassland is unlikely, as these biomes require more precipitation than what is typically found in tundra. Boreal forests, however, are also found in colder climates with long, harsh winters, so they are more suited for the changing climate in this region.

Given Pronounced Global Warming, Tundra at the Southern Boundary of the Northern