Question

question 9 (6 points)
match the plant life with the habitat where it would most likely be found.
column a

1. tundra
2. taiga
3. deciduous forests
4. tropical rainforests
5. grasslands
6. deserts

column b
a. mosses and lichens
b. trees with color - changing leaves such as oak, maple and beech
c. large evergreen trees, vines, ferns and mosses
d. plants with shallow widespread roots and thick leaves
e. evergreen trees
f. various species of grasses

Explanation:

The tundra has a cold climate and is home to mosses and lichens which can survive harsh conditions. Taiga is dominated by evergreen trees. Deciduous forests have trees with color - changing leaves like oak, maple and beech. Tropical rainforests have large evergreen trees, vines, ferns and mosses due to high rainfall and warm temperatures. Grasslands are characterized by various species of grasses. Deserts have plants with shallow widespread roots and thick leaves to adapt to low water availability.

Answer:

1. a. Mosses and lichens
2. e. Evergreen trees
3. b. Trees with color - changing leaves such as oak, maple and beech
4. c. Large evergreen trees, vines, ferns and mosses
5. f. Various species of grasses
6. d. Plants with shallow widespread roots and thick leaves