10. How are the tundra and desert similar?
11. Give key features of the following:
a. Tundra
b. Taiga
c. Desert
d. Rainforest
e. Savanna
f. Deciduous Forest
g. Marine
h. Fresh Water
10. The tundra and desert share similar characteristics such as extreme temperatures, low precipitation, and a fragile ecosystem. Both environments also have unique adaptations and specialized animal and plant life.
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a. Tundra - characterized by long, harsh winters and short summers, permafrost, low-growing vegetation, and a limited number of animal species such as caribou, wolves, and polar bears.
b. Taiga - also known as the boreal forest, characterized by long, cold winters and short summers, dominated by coniferous trees such as spruce and pine, and home to animals like moose, wolves, and bears.
c. Desert - characterized by extreme temperatures, very low precipitation, and varied plant and animal life that are adapted to surviving in arid conditions.
d. Rainforest - characterized by high rainfall, hot and humid temperatures, and a dense canopy of tree foliage. Home to a diverse range of animal and plant life, including monkeys, birds, and orchids.
e. Savanna - characterized by a mixture of grass and scattered trees, a semi-arid climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, and large herbivores such as zebras, giraffes, and elephants.
f. Deciduous Forest - characterized by four distinct seasons, dominated by deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the fall, and home to animals such as deer, bears, and birds.
g. Marine - characterized by saltwater and a wide range of biodiversity including fish, sea turtles, coral reefs, and whales. This biome can be further divided into coastal or open ocean environments.
h. Fresh Water - characterized by freshwater sources like rivers, lakes, and wetlands that support a diverse range of plant and animal life such as fish, amphibians, and water birds. These ecosystems are often impacted by human activities such as pollution and irrigation.