Question

Which of the following statements is true about the alpine biome, but not the taiga?
a.
Temperatures are below freezing during the winter.
b.
Precipitation can average 12 inches annually.
c.
It has a small temperature range during the summer.
d.
It has two distinct seasons.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

The alpine biome is typically characterized by just two distinct seasons — a long, harsh winter and a short summer — whereas the taiga (boreal forest) experiences more distinct seasonal changes (spring, summer, autumn, winter).