Question

column a

1. the coldest, driest biome just south of polar regions. it has very low levels of biodiversity.
2. relatively low rainfall (less than 100 cm per year) with four seasons (temperatures from 0 - 20 degrees c). bison and sparrows are found here.
3. 100 - 200 cm of rain per year with four seasons (temperatures from 0 - 20 degrees c). the plants in this biome might include oak and maple trees.
4. one of the coldest biomes, with average precipitation around 100 cm per year. contains pine and spruce trees. bears and moose live here.
5. found near the equator, with high amounts of precipitation and high temperatures year round. this biome has the highest diversity of plants and animals.
6. has the least precipitation of all the biomes. found on every continent except europe. plant life includes cacti and other plants that are adapted to limited water availability.

column b
a. tropical rainforest
b. temperature forest
c. grassland
d. desert
e. taiga (boreal forest)
f. tundra

Explanation:

1. The tundra is the coldest, driest biome just south of polar regions with low biodiversity, so it matches the description in 1.
2. Grasslands have relatively low rainfall (less than 100 cm per year), four - seasons with temperatures from 0 - 20 degrees C and bison and sparrows can be found there, matching 2.
3. Temperate forests have 100 - 200 cm of rain per year, four seasons and plants like oak and maple trees, matching 3.
4. Taiga (Boreal forest) is one of the coldest biomes with average precipitation around 100 cm per year, containing pine and spruce trees and animals like bears and moose, matching 4.
5. Tropical rainforests are found near the equator, with high precipitation and high temperatures year - round and the highest diversity of plants and animals, matching 5.
6. Deserts have the least precipitation of all biomes, are found on every continent except Europe and have plants like cacti adapted to limited water, matching 6.

Answer:

1. f. Tundra
2. c. Grassland
3. b. Temperature forest
4. e. Taiga (Boreal forest)
5. a. Tropical rainforest
6. d. Desert