AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The taiga and the tundra are similar biomes inthat both have cold climates; however, taigashave trees while tundra biomes do not. Whichof the following explains why this is so?
A
In taiga biomes, the ground neverfreezes.
B
Tundra biomes get less sunlight andprecipitation.
C
Few insects are able to survive in taigabiomes
D
Tundra biomes are usually found alongcoastlines.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tundra and taiga biomes are both found in very cold climates, but they do have some key differences. One major difference is that the taiga biome mainly consists of trees while the tundra biome has none. The tundra biome also has two sub-categories, the Arctic tundra, and the Alpine tundra.

Detailed explanation-2: -Difference Between Taiga and Tundra The taiga has a dense forest of conifers such as pine and spruce, while trees are entirely absent in the tundra. This is due in part to a shortage of water in the tundra, but it is also a product of permafrost.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both regions have permafrost, to varying degrees, and lack extremely fertile soil. Both biomes have fairly short growing seasons in comparison to their winters.

Detailed explanation-4: -Description. The tundra is the coldest of the biomes. It also receives low amounts of precipitation, making the tundra similar to a desert.

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