Question

which of the following statements about the tundra is not true?
a. tundra means \treeless land.\
b. plants and animals in the tundra have adapted to the extreme climate.
c. temperatures in the tundra range from extreme highs to extreme lows.
d. the alpine tundra can be found on mountaintops.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option a: Tundra is indeed often described as "treeless land" due to its harsh climate that limits tree growth.
• Option b: Organisms in the tundra have evolved specific adaptations (e.g., thick fur in animals, low - lying growth in plants) to survive the cold and other extreme conditions.
• Option c: Tundra has a cold climate with long, cold winters (extreme lows) but relatively cool summers (not extreme highs). The temperature range does not include extreme highs like in desert or tropical regions.
• Option d: Alpine tundra is found on mountaintops where similar cold and harsh conditions (like low temperatures, strong winds) exist as in arctic tundra.

Answer:

C. Temperatures in the tundra range from extreme highs to extreme lows.