Question

the tundra is one of five biomes on earth. the others are grassland, forest, desert, and aquatic. a biome is a region characterized by a certain climate and plant and animal life. there are three types of tundra. arctic tundra is found above the arctic circle, a line of latitude at about 66.5 degrees north. antarctic tundra is found below the antarctic circle, or about 66.5 degrees south. alpine tundra is found above the tree line on mountaintops. all tundras have a cold, dry climate with a flat terrain and no trees. in fact, the word \tundra\ comes from a russian word for \treeless plain.\ where is alpine tundra found? choose one option a near the arctic circle b around the antarctic circle c on mountains d on treetops

Explanation:

To determine where alpine tundra is found, we refer to the text: "Alpine tundra is found above the tree line on mountaintops." Option A is for Arctic tundra, Option B for Antarctic tundra, and Option D is incorrect (it's above tree line on mountaintops, not on treetops). So the correct option is C.

Answer:

C. On mountains