The Tundra Answers

There is no vegetation present within the alpine biome. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Animals in the taiga and alpine biomes hibernate during winter.

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. Photo by Jörg Hempel 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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.

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. Photo by USDA Photo by David Adamec 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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

A seasonal color change helps animals in the taiga to _______.a.evade predatorsb.find shelterc.find foodd.stay warm in winter

Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The Douglas-fir is a conifer tree that grows in the taiga biome. It has an average height of about 70 feet, and its wood is an important source of lumber. Photo by Anne Burgess How has the Douglas-fir adapted to enable its survival in the taiga biome? a. low growing b. perennial c. waxy needles d. survive on limited nutrients Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.