AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Compare the desert and tundra; explain how these biomes are similar.
A
extreme daily temperature changes
B
large seasonal variation
C
limited available water
D
sandy soil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tundra and desert are two biomes that receive very less rainfall annually. Tundra has snow-covered lands and it is an extremely cold ecosystem. On the other hand, a desert has sandy lands and it is an extremely dry and hot ecosystem. So, this is the key difference between tundra and desert.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deserts are similar to tundras cause they both experience extremely high temperatures with little rain. It is also difficult for crops to grow in these areas. Both tundras and deserts get about 10 inches or less of rain per year and lots of bushes as well as trees. They both expierience extreme tempatures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Two Types of Biomes: A desert is a biome that is characterized by little precipitation and warm temperatures. There are many deserts found all over the world. Tundra is the coldest biome, often characterized by frozen soil known as permafrost.

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