Question

temperate forests are located at mid - latitude in eastern north america, northeastern asia, and western and central europe. they have four defined seasons, and precipitation is distributed evenly throughout the year. temperate forests are home to deciduous trees, which drop their leaves in winter and regrow them in spring. as the fallen leaves decay, they enrich the soil with nutrients. boreal forests, also known as the taiga, are located between 50 and 60 degrees north latitude. they can be found in scandinavia, canada, and siberia. the soil is generally thin and low in nutrients. coniferous trees, which keep their leaves year - round, grow there. the taiga has short, wet, warm summers and long, cold, dry winters.
which of these best describes temperate forests?
choose one option
a home to coniferous trees
b fertile, nutrient - rich soil
c longer winters than summers
d trees keep their leaves year - round

Explanation:

• Option A: Coniferous trees are in boreal (taiga) forests, not temperate forests. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The text says "As the fallen leaves decay, they enrich the soil with nutrients" for temperate forests, so soil is fertile and nutrient - rich. This matches.
• Option C: Boreal forests (taiga) have long, cold winters and short summers. Temperate forests have four defined seasons, not longer winters than summers. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Trees that keep leaves year - round are coniferous (in boreal forests), while temperate forests have deciduous trees (drop leaves in winter). Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Fertile, nutrient - rich soil