Question

which biome experiences frequent natural fires that maintain its landscape?
a) savanna
b) tundra
c) temperate forest
d) taiga

Explanation:

To determine the biome with frequent natural fires maintaining its landscape, we analyze each option:

• Savanna: Has a dry season, and natural fires are common. These fires help prevent tree dominance, maintaining the grassland - tree mix typical of savannas.
• Tundra: Cold, with permafrost and low vegetation; fires are rare due to harsh, cold, and dry (but low biomass) conditions.
• Temperate forest: While fires can occur, they are not as frequent or essential for landscape maintenance as in savannas.
• Taiga (Boreal forest): Fires occur but are less frequent and not a primary landscape - maintaining factor like in savannas.

So, the savanna biome relies on frequent natural fires to maintain its landscape.

Answer:

a) Savanna