AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Most of the trees in coniferous forests are conifers (or evergreens), which are the toughest and longest-living trees in the world. They have needle-like leaves that have a waxy outer coat, which prevents water loss in freezing weather.

Detailed explanation-2: -Description. The coniferous forest is sandwiched in between the tundra to the north and the deciduous forest to the south. One type of coniferous forest, the northern boreal forest, is found in 50° to 60°N latitudes.

Detailed explanation-3: -A coniferous forest is a forest made up of conifers. Conifers are cone-bearing trees that have needle-like leaves and stay green all year long.

Detailed explanation-4: -A coniferous forest contains evergreen trees that bear cones. Elegant pines grow in this biome, along with spruce, fir, and tamarack. In much of the northern forest, the conifers mingle with deciduous trees, particularly aspen, birch, sugar maple, and basswood.

Detailed explanation-5: -Correct Answer: Option (D) Boreal forest. The coniferous forests are also known as boreal forests.