Desert, Taiga, & Tundra

Which biome is known for being extremely cold and dry?

• desert

• tundra

• taiga

Which biome is described as hot or cold and dry?

• desert

• taiga

• tundra

Which biome has extremely cold winters short, warmer summers and gets a moderate amount of rain or snow?

• tundra

• taiga

• desert

In which biome are plants spread far apart, animals are most active at night, and there is a hot, dry climate?

• tundra

• taiga

• desert

Which biome is cold and treeless (it has no trees)?

• tundra

• taiga

• desert

Plants (mostly trees) that are characterized by waxy needle-like leaves and pine cones that make seeds.

• permafrost

• arctic

• conifer

• equator

In which biome are plants able to store water in their stems, leaves, and roots?

• desert

• taiga

• tundra

In which biome will you find evergreen conifers with thin, needle-like leaves covered in a waxy layer to prevent water loss?

• tundra

• taiga

• desert

Which biome is most known for its layer of permafrost?

• tundra

• taiga

• desert

Which biome can mostly be found closest to the equator?

• tundra

• taiga

• desert

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