Question

Which of the following statements is true about the alpine biome, but not the taiga?

a. temperatures are below freezing during the winter.
b. precipitation can average 12 inches annually
c. it has a small temperature range during the summer
d. it has two distinct seasons.

Answer 1

C. it has a small temperature range during the summer

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Answer 2

The correct answer is c. it has a small temperature range during the summer

The alpine biome is found in five continents and the temperature in the alpine can drop below the freezing point. The average annual rainfall (precipitation) in the alpine biome is 12 inches. The temperature range in the alpine during during summer is in very narrow. It is between -12°C to 10°C.