Boreal Forests Receive Relatively Little Rainfall but Moisture Is Adequate

Multiple Choice

Boreal forests receive relatively little rainfall but moisture is adequate during the growing season because

A) these plants do not require much water.
B) evaporation rates are low due to the low temperatures.
C) the deep, nutrient-rich soils retain a great deal of water.
D) permafrost melts and provides water in the summer.