Alpine and Taiga Biomes Quiz – Flashcards

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Moss campion is one of the plants found in the alpine biome. It has small leaves and a cushion shape that protect it from the wind and freezing temperatures in the alpine. Photo by Jörg Hempel How has the moss campion adapted to enable its survival in the alpine biome? a. Waxy needles b. Cone-shaped c. Thin trunks d. Low-growing Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The taiga biome has three distinct seasons, while the alpine biome has only two. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Animals in the taiga and alpine biomes hibernate during winter. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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. Photo by USDA Photo by David Adamec 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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The taiga biome is found on more continents than the alpine biome. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

There is no vegetation present within the alpine biome. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A seasonal color change helps animals in the taiga to _______. a. evade predators b. find shelter c. find food d. stay warm in winter Please select the best answer from the choices provided