Most of the worldʹs forests occur as _____________.
A) temperate rainforest
B) taiga and rainforest
C) temperate deciduous forest
D) tropical dry forest
E) chaparral

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Taiga and rainforests cover the majority of the world's forests. The taiga (also known as boreal forest or snow forest) is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. Rainforests are characterized by high rainfall, with annual rainfall ranging from 250 cm to more than 1000 cm per year, and high biodiversity, with up to 50% of all known species found in tropical rainforests. While temperate rainforests (A) occur in some regions such as the Pacific Northwest of North America and South America, they are much less common than taiga and rainforests. Temperate deciduous forests (C) occur in regions with mild to warm summers and cool to cold winters, such as eastern North America and Europe. Tropical dry forests (D) occur in regions with seasonal rainfall, and chaparral (E) occurs in regions with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Most of the Worldʹs Forests Occur as _____________