Matching
Match each of these terrestrial biomes with its correct description.
Premises:
temperate deciduous forest
tropical rain forest
temperate rain forest
arctic tundra
chaparral
savanna
alpine tundra
desert
boreal forest
Responses:
occurs on mountaintops throughout the world; strong winds; plants form low mats; cold winter temperatures
warm summers, cold winters; annual precipitation 75 - 250 cm; most plants shed leaves in winter
west coast of North America; heavy rain and fog; Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, and redwoods
grasslands with few trees, adjacent to tropical forests; have wet and dry seasons
long cold winters, wet summers; dominated by coniferous trees; northern latitudes
north of boreal forests; permafrost; very short summers; short, low-growing plants
scrubby mix of trees and low shrubs in coastal land between 30oand 40olatitude
rainfall
mean annual rainfall>250 cm; mean annual temperature ≥ 25oC; humidity>80%; tall trees
Correct Answer:
Premises:
Responses:
temperate deciduous forest
tropical rain forest
temperate rain forest
arctic tundra
chaparral
savanna
alpine tundra
desert
boreal forest
Premises:
temperate deciduous forest
tropical rain forest
temperate rain forest
arctic tundra
chaparral
savanna
alpine tundra
desert
boreal forest
Responses:
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