Which of the following statements about the tundra is not true?

Question

a.
Tundra means “treeless land.”
b.
Plants and animals in the tundra have adapted to the extreme climate.
c.
Temperatures in the tundra range from extreme highs to extreme lows.
d.
The alpine tundra can be found on mountaintops.

Answer 1

The statement that is not true is:

c. Temperatures in the tundra range from extreme highs to extreme lows.

While tundra regions can experience temperature fluctuations, they are characterized by generally low temperatures and do not reach "extreme highs" compared to other biomes. The climate is predominantly cold, especially in the winter months.