Alpine & Taiga

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

• True

• False

Which of the following adaptations helps alpine animals survive the cold winter?

• reducing lung size

• low levels of hemoglobin

• hibernation

• large legs, ears, and tails

Why are plants in the alpine biome typically low growing?

• they have limited access to nutrients

• they have limited access to sunlight

• they have too much access to water

• they have access to nutrient-rice soil.

The Boreal forest is a part of the alpine biome.

• True

• False