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Example Question #11 : Biomes
Which is not a type of forest?
Polar
Tropical
Temperate
Arid
Arid
Polar forests are also known as "taiga"
There is no arid forest, as most arid regions are home to mostly shrub and brush-like plants. Arid areas with trees are not dense like true forests.
Example Question #12 : Biomes
Which of the following has the least amount of rainforest?
Peru
Mexico
Brazil
Indonesia
Mexico
Brazil, Indonesia, Peru, and Zaire contain over half of the world's tropical rainforest biome. Mexico does contain some rainforest that extends into Guatemala, but not as large an area as the other countries listed.
Example Question #51 : Ecosystem Development And Relationships
Which of the following biomes consists largely of coniferous forests at high latitudes?
Savannah
Tundra
Boreal Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Temperate Rainforest
Boreal Forest
Boreal forest, also known as "taiga," is a biome spread across the northernmost latitudes, including Canada, Alaska, Russia, and parts of northern Europe. It is characterized by coniferous forests and generally low temperatures.
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