Question

match the biome with the best description for that biome.

1. tundra
2. tropical rainforest
3. savanna
4. desert
5. temperate deciduous forest
6. marine
7. freshwater
8. tiagas

a. this area receives very little rainfall, and usually experience very hot days and cold nights.
b. this area is usually dominated with tree species that shed their leaves in winter months.
c. this area has permanently frozen soil that does not allow for the growth of large plants.
d. includes the lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams of the earth.
e. this biome is usually located near the equator. characteristics include high rainfall amounts, dense vegetation, and poor soil quality.
f. this area is dominated by conifer trees and short summers.
g. a type of grassland biome that experiences rainy seasons and long periods of drought.
h. includes oceans, reefs, and estuaries

Explanation:

• Tundra: Permanently frozen soil (permafrost) restricts large plant growth.
• Tropical rainforest: Near equator, high rainfall, dense veg., poor soil.
• Savanna: Grassland with rainy/drought periods.
• Desert: Little rainfall, hot days/cold nights.
• Temperate deciduous forest: Trees shed leaves in winter.
• Marine: Oceans, reefs, estuaries.
• Freshwater: Lakes, rivers, etc.
• Tiagas (Taiga): Conifer - dominated, short summers.

Answer:

1. tundra - c
2. tropical rainforest - e
3. savanna - g
4. desert - a
5. temperate deciduous forest - b
6. marine - h
7. freshwater - d
8. tiagas - f