LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following BEST describes the Tundra biome?
A
A treeless plain found in the Artic or on the tops of mountains that is characterized by very low winter temperatures and short, cool summers.
B
A region that has little or no plant life, long periods without rain, and extreme temperatures; usually found in hot climates.
C
An area that often has scattered trees and that is found in tropical and subtropical areas where seasonal rains, fires, and drought happen.
D
A forest biomes where the leaves on the trees fall off during winter, or the dry season, and grow back in the spring and summer.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term tundra refers to a barren, treeless biome with very little precipitation. The tundra is covered with snow for most of the year and has a short growing season. Very few living organisms make their home in the tundra due to the harsh environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tundra ecosystems are treeless regions found in the Arctic and on the tops of mountains, where the climate is cold and windy, and rainfall is scant. Tundra lands are covered with snow for much of the year, but summer brings bursts of wildflowers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tundra is treeless because of its harsh climate and conditions. The coldest of all the biomes, the tundra is known for having very low temperatures, which make it difficult for trees to survive. There is also very little precipitation. The soil is poor and lacks nutrients.

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