Question

1. what is a primary characteristic of the tundra biome?

a. high precipitation
b. dense forests
c. low temperatures and limited vegetation
d. year-round sunlight

Explanation:

To determine the primary characteristic of the tundra biome, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Tundra has low precipitation, so "High precipitation" is incorrect.
• Option b: Tundra lacks dense forests; it has sparse vegetation, so this is wrong.
• Option c: Tundra is known for cold (low) temperatures and limited (sparse) vegetation due to permafrost and harsh climate, which matches its characteristics.
• Option d: Tundra has extreme seasonal sunlight (long winters with little sun, short summers with more), not year - round sunlight, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

c. Low temperatures and limited vegetation