Biology: Alpine and Taiga Biomes

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Which of the following adaptations is characteristic of animals in the alpine biome? a. seasonal color change b. insulating feathers c. large paws d. large lungs
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d. large lungs
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Explain how animals in the taiga have adapted to survive the extreme cold of winter.
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Animals in the taiga have several adaptations that help them survive the cold winter. Some animals migrate to warmer climates during the winter, returning to the taiga when the temperature is warmer. Other animals hibernate during the winter, slowing their metabolisms and using less energy. Animals of the taiga tend to have insulating fur or feathers that prevent heat loss.
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Compare and contrast the main characteristics of the alpine and taiga biomes.
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Both the alpine and taiga biomes have two distinct seasons. The alpine biome is found on five of the seven continents, while the taiga biome is found on three. The alpine biome gets an average of 12 inches of precipitation annually and the taiga biome gets an average of 12-33 inches annually. Both the alpine and taiga biomes have cold winters with temperatures below freezing and warmer summers. The taiga biome has a greater average temperature range in the summer than does the alpine biome.
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Why have plants in the alpine biome adapted to survive on limited nutrients?
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The soil in the alpine biome is rocky and nutrient poor. Plants that live in the alpine biome must be suited to the nutrient poor soil.
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Which of the following is not true about the taiga biome? a. The taiga 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 below the tundra in North America, Europe, and Asia
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a. The taiga biome has four distinct seasons.
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The Boreal forest is a part of the alpine biome.
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FALSE
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Which of the following is not true about the alpine biome? a. The alpine biome is the largest biome in the world. b. It is found on five of seven continents. c. The alpine biome has two distinct seasons. d. The temperature in the alpine can fall below freezing.
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a. The alpine biome is the largest biome in the world.
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Why do animals in the alpine generally have higher levels of hemoglobin?
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The alpine biome is at a higher elevation. Having higher levels of hemoglobin allows the animals of the alpine biome to absorb more oxygen.
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Why do some animals in the taiga experience a seasonal color change?
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In order for camouflage to be successful in the taiga, it must account for summer and winter conditions. In the winter, white fur is effective camouflage. In the summer it is not.
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The taiga biome is characterized by coniferous trees.
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TRUE
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Which of the following is the adaptation that allows animals to survive in high altitudes, which contain lower levels of oxygen? a. migration b. higher levels of hemoglobin c. insulating feathers d. higher body temperatures
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b. higher levels of hemoglobin
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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
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a. large paws
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Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The snowshoe rabbit is one of the animals found in the taiga biome. It is unique in that it is able to hide from predators in the snow in the winter, as well as in the forested areas in the summer without being seen. Which of the snowshoe rabbit's unique adaptations help it to survive predation in the taiga? a. hibernation b. migration c. seasonal color changes d. insulating fur and feathers
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c. seasonal color changes
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A seasonal color change helps animals in the taiga to _______. a. evade predators b. find shelter c. find food d. stay warm in winter
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a. evade predators
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Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Moss campion is one of the plants found in the alpine biome. It has small leaves and a cushion shape that protect it from the wind and freezing temperatures in the alpine. How has the moss campion adapted to enable its survival in the alpine biome? a. Waxy needles b. Cone-shaped c. Thin trunks d. Low-growing
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d. Low-growing
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The taiga biome has three distinct seasons, while the alpine biome has only two.
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FALSE
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The taiga biome is found on more continents than the alpine biome.
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FALSE
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Which of the following statements is true about the alpine biome, but not the taiga? a. Temperatures are below freezing during the winter. b. Precipitation can average 12 inches annually. c. It has a small temperature range during the summer. d. It has two distinct seasons.
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NOT B
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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.
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d. It is characterized by coniferous trees.
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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.
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b. It is found on five of seven continents.