Which of the following definitions applies to taiga?
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A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs.
A subarctic, evergreen coniferous forest of northern Eurasia located just south of the tundra and dominated by firs and spruces.
A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between steep slopes.
Permanently frozen subsoil, occurring in perennially frigid areas.
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The second definition applies to taiga: "A subarctic, evergreen coniferous forest of northern Eurasia located just south of the tundra and dominated by firs and spruces."
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