Alpine and Taiga Biomes Answers

Which of the following is the adaptation that allows animals to survive in high altitudes, which contain lower levels of oxygen?

Which of the following is true about the taiga biome?

Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The snowshoe rabbit is one of the animals found in the taiga biome. It is unique in that it is able to hide from predators in the snow in the winter, as well as in the forested areas in the summer without being seen. Photo by USDA Photo by David Adamec Which of the snowshoe rabbit’s unique adaptations help it to survive predation in the taiga?

The taiga biome has three distinct seasons, while the alpine biome has only two.

The taiga biome is found on more continents than the alpine biome.

Which of the following statements is true about the alpine biome, but not the taiga?

Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The Douglas-fir is a conifer tree that grows in the taiga biome. It has an average height of about 70 feet, and its wood is an important source of lumber. Photo by Anne Burgess How has the Douglas-fir adapted to enable its survival in the taiga biome?

Which of the following is true about the alpine biome?

Organisms that live in the alpine and taiga biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Moss campion is one of the plants found in the alpine biome. It has small leaves and a cushion shape that protect it from the wind and freezing temperatures in the alpine. Photo by Jörg Hempel How has the moss campion adapted to enable its survival in the alpine biome?

A seasonal color change helps animals in the taiga to _______.