Alpine and Taiga Biomes

A seasonal color change helps animals in the taiga to _______. a. evade predators b. find shelter c. find food d. stay warm in winter

a

Which of the following adaptations is characteristic of animals in the taiga biome? a. large paws b. short legs, ears, and tails c. higher levels of hemoglobin d. large lungs

a

Boreal forests are characterized by _______ trees. a. creosote b. eucalyptus c. coniferous d. deciduous

c

Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The snowshoe rabbit is one of the animals found in the taiga biome. It is unique in that it is able to hide from predators in the snow in the winter, as well as in the forested areas in the summer without being seen.Which of the snowshoe rabbit's unique adaptations help it to survive predation in the taiga? a. hibernation b. migration c. seasonal color changes d. insulating fur and feathers

c

What adaptations of the wild yak enable it to survive in the alpine biome? a. waterproof undercoat; slow metabolism; migrate during winter; horns to dig for food b. slow metabolism; narrow hooves; hibernate during winter; waterproof undercoat c. dense, wooly coats; horns to dig for food; specially adapted feet; migrate during winter d. dense, wooly coats; hibernate during winter; specially adapted feet; broad, flat snouts

c

Which of the following statements is true about the alpine biome, but not the taiga? a. Temperatures are below freezing during the winter. b. Precipitation can average 12 inches annually. c. It has a small temperature range during the summer. d. It has two distinct seasons.

c

Summers that are hot, humid, and rainy, winters that are below freezing with a lot of snow, 50-100 frost free days/year, and precipitation ranges from 12-33 inches/year are all abiotic characteristics of the _______ biome. a. chaparral b. tundra c. arctic d. taiga

d

Which of the following statements is true about the taiga biome, but not the alpine? a. Temperatures are below freezing during the winter. b. Precipitation can average 12 inches annually. c. It has two distinct seasons. d. It is characterized by coniferous trees.

d

The taiga biome has three distinct seasons, while the alpine biome has only two.

f

Which of the following is true about the alpine biome? a. The alpine biome has four distinct seasons. b. It is characterized by the presence of coniferous trees. c. It is the largest biome in the world. d. It is located in mountain regions.

not b