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Is climate more important than soil for determining vegetation characteristics in cold environments?
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Selected thesis
In cold environments, climate is more important than soil for determining vegetation characteristics.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Vegetation must adapt to the lack of consistent rainfall in cold climates.
Pro claim 2
The lack of direct sunlight in many cold climates pressures plants to adapt their characteristics.
Con claim 1
Plants in cold climates must adapt to the typically low mineral quality of the soil.
Con claim 2
Permafrost has a strong effect on plants' characteristics.