Question

Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs.
Four of the major biomes on Earth are listed below. Match each biome to the correct description.

grassland
tundra
desert
forest
This biome receives less than 25 cm of
precipitation annually, and most types
experience hot temperatures year-round.
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This biome receives enough precipitation
for grass to grow but not enough to
support large trees.
arrowBoth
This biome is characterized by frozen
subsoil, very low temperatures, and
very little precipitation.
arrowBoth
This biome is characterized by the presence
of trees, but temperatures in the various
types can range from hot to cold.

Answer 1

Here are the correct matches between the biomes and their descriptions:

1. **Desert**
**Description:** This biome receives less than 25 cm of precipitation annually, and most types experience hot temperatures year-round.

2. **Grassland**
**Description:** This biome receives enough precipitation for grass to grow but not enough to support large trees.

3. **Tundra**
**Description:** This biome is characterized by frozen subsoil, very low temperatures, and very little precipitation.

4. **Forest**
**Description:** This biome is characterized by the presence of trees, but temperatures in the various types can range from hot to cold.