A _____________ is a dense, scrub like vegetation characterized by dry subtropical and temperate areas.

Thorn forest

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Deciduous forest

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Mountain forest

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Thorn forest
A thorny forest is dense, scrub like vegetation characteristic of dry subtropical and warm temperate areas with a seasonal rainfall averaging 250 to 500 mm (9.8 to 19.7 in).
This vegetation covers a large part of southwestern North America and southwestern Africa and smaller areas in Africa, South America, and Australia.

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