Alpine And Taiga Biomes

Which of the following is true about the taiga biome? a. The taiga biome is the largest biome in the world. b. It is found on five of seven continents. c. The taiga biome has three distinct seasons. d. The temperature in the taiga is rarely ever below freezing

The taiga biome is found on more continents than the alpine biome.

Which of the following statements is true about the taiga biome, but not the alpine? a. Temperatures are below freezing during the winter. b. Precipitation can average 12 inches annually. c. It has two distinct seasons. d. It is characterized by coniferous trees.

There is no vegetation present within the alpine biome.

Which of the following is true about the alpine biome? a. The alpine biome has four distinct seasons. b. It is characterized by the presence of coniferous trees. c. It is the largest biome in the world. d. It is located in mountain regions

Boreal forests are characterized by _______ trees. a. creosote b. eucalyptus c. coniferous d. deciduous

Animals in the taiga and alpine biomes hibernate during winter.

Which of the following adaptations is characteristic of animals in the taiga biome? a. large paws b. short legs, ears, and tails c. higher levels of hemoglobin d. large lungs

Summers that are hot, humid, and rainy, winters that are below freezing with a lot of snow, 50-100 frost free days/year, and precipitation ranges from 12-33 inches/year are all abiotic characteristics of the _______ biome. a. chaparral b. tundra c. arctic d. taiga