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Boreal forest

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A biome characterized by coniferous forests in high northern latitudes; in this context, the ecosystem being removed during oil sands extraction in Alberta, Canada.

AP course connection

Topic 1.2: 1.2 Terrestrial Biomes

Unit 1

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