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QuizMultiple Choice

Alpine and Taiga Biomes

Question 8 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Environmental Science S1

Which of the following adaptations is characteristic of animals in the alpine biome?

Answer
A
seasonal color change
B
insulating feathers
C
large paws
D
large lungs

Explanation

Alpine environments are high in elevation, where the air has less oxygen. Animals adapted to these conditions often have large lungs to take in more oxygen. Large lungs is choice D; seasonal color change, insulating feathers, and large paws are more commonly associated with other cold environments or specific animals.

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