Question

1. which blomes are closest to us here in callfornla?

a. forests and deserts
b. grasslands and deserts
c. boreal forest
d. tropical grassland

1. identify the biome in the image below.

a. tropical grassland/savanna
b. boreal/taiga forest
c. temperate forest
d. arctic tundra

1. which biome is farthest from the equator?

a. desert
b. tundra
c. temperate grassland
d. savanna/tropical grassland

Explanation:

• Question 12: California has forested areas (like redwood forests) and desert regions (such as the Mojave Desert). Grasslands are not as prominent as forests and deserts in terms of being the closest major biomes. Boreal forests are in colder, more northern regions (like Canada), and tropical grasslands are near the equator.
• Question 13: The image shows scattered trees and grass, which is characteristic of tropical grassland/savanna. Boreal/Taiga forests have dense coniferous trees. Temperate forests have a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees with more continuous canopy cover. Arctic tundra has low - lying vegetation and no trees (except very small ones in some cases).
• Question 14: Tundra (arctic tundra) is located in the far northern regions (and high - altitude alpine tundra, but in terms of distance from the equator, arctic tundra is farther). Deserts, temperate grasslands, and savannas are generally closer to the equator compared to tundra.

Answer:

1. a. Forests and deserts
2. a. Tropical grassland/Savanna
3. b. Tundra