Question

Which pair of biomes are most likely to exist as neighbours?
A) Temperate deciduous forest - taiga
B) Taiga - tundra
C) Tundra – swamp
D) Tropical rainforest - deciduous forest
E) Chaparral – tundra

Answer 1

Hint: Biomes are a means of dividing the Earth's surface into distinct areas. Climate patterns, soil types, and the animals and plants that live in a certain area all contribute to these divisions. Biomes can be found both on land and in water. Every square inch of the Earth's surface is covered by one or more biomes.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the given options:
Option A) This is not the correct option because Taiga and Temperate Forest Taiga is a type of forest ecosystem that is frequently referred to as a boreal forest, although it is much colder and can be covered in ice and snow for more than half of the calendar year. Conifers and evergreens such as spruce, pine, fir, and larch make up the majority of the forest trees.

Option B) This is the correct option because Summers are short and winters are lengthy, with minimal precipitation and permafrost in both the tundra and taiga biomes. Wolves, brown bears, bees, sedges, grasses, and willows are among the wildlife and plant species present in both.

Option C) This is not the correct option because a swamp is a forested wetland, while a tundra is a type of biome where tree development is hampered by low temperatures and short Seasons of growth. Swamps are called transition zones because they are formed by the interaction of land and water.

Option D) This is not the correct option because Tropical Deciduous Forests Forests can be found in locations with two different seasons, rainy and dry, and annual rainfall ranging from 70 to 200 cm. Tropical evergreen forests are divided into two types: moist and dry.

Option E) This is not the correct option because Chaparral is a type of woodland that is defined by its dry soil, warm climate, and short, hardy shrubs. The chaparral biome is dominated by short woody plants rather than grasses or towering trees, whereas tundra is a type of biome where low temperatures and short growing seasons prevent tree growth.

The correct option is option ‘B’. Taiga - tundra is the pair of biomes that are most likely to exist as neighbours.

Note: Tropical forests are found near the equator and are hot and humid. Temperate forests, which can be found at higher latitudes and experience all four seasons, are more common. Boreal forests are found at even higher latitudes and have the coldest and driest climate, with snowfall being the main source of precipitation.