How are deserts and tundras similar?(1 point)
Responses
They both have a top layer of permafrost.
They both have a top layer of permafrost.
They both are home to different types of cacti.
They both are home to different types of cacti.
They both have temperatures that reach 120°F.
They both have temperatures that reach 120°F.
They both receive up to 25 cm of precipitation each year.
They both receive up to 25 cm of precipitation each year.
They both have a low amount of plant and animal life.
Deserts and tundras are similar in that they both have a top layer of permafrost. They both are home to different types of cacti. They both have temperatures that reach 120°F. They both receive up to 25 cm of precipitation each year.
To determine how deserts and tundras are similar, we can look at the given options and evaluate each one.
1. "They both have a top layer of permafrost." - This statement is incorrect as permafrost refers to permanently frozen subsoil, which is found in tundras but not in deserts. Therefore, this option does not highlight a similarity between the two.
2. "They both are home to different types of cacti." - This statement is also incorrect. While deserts are known for their diverse cactus species, tundras do not have cacti due to their cold and harsh climate. Therefore, this option does not demonstrate a similarity either.
3. "They both have temperatures that reach 120°F." - This statement is incorrect because while deserts can reach temperatures as high as 120°F, tundras generally have much colder climates with temperatures well below freezing. Hence, this option does not indicate a similarity between the two.
4. "They both receive up to 25 cm of precipitation each year." - This statement is correct. Both deserts and tundras receive minimal amounts of rainfall, with an average annual precipitation of up to 25 cm. This similarity reflects the dry nature of both ecosystems.
Based on the given options, the only correct statement suggesting a similarity between deserts and tundras is that they both receive up to 25 cm of precipitation each year.