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Which two climates feature a few, specialized plants that are suited to their harsh conditions?

A
dry and highlands
B
polar and dry
C
highlands and temperate marine
D
temperate marine and temperate continental
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Which climate includes the coldest regions of the world?

A
dry
B
polar
C
tropical marine
D
temperate continental
4

Why do plants need to be specialized to survive in arid climates?

A
The area has a high altitude.
B
The temperatures are freezing.
C
The area receives little precipitation.
D
The winters are long and bitterly cold.
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Arid and semiarid subcategories are part of which climate?

A
dry
B
polar
C
highlands
D
temperate continental
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Which is one factor that describes a Mediterranean climate?

A
has many trees
B
is found in inland areas
C
has cool and rainy winters
D
has little to no precipitation
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Which is one characteristic that temperate marine and temperate continental climates have in common?

A
mild winters
B
hot summers
C
many tall trees
D
moderate amounts of precipitation

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