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Type: Multiple-Choice
Category: Biomes
Level: Grade 10
Tags: Ecotone
Author: amatesic
Created: 4 years ago

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Grade 10 Biomes

When one biome comes in contact with another biome; a transition or change of characteristics happens from one biome to another. Using a tundra-Boreal forest transition zone, select the correct name and the characteristics you should observe as the biome’s characteristics change.
  1. Tundra-Boreal forest transition; coniferous trees appear and tree density increases; short trees and willows change to taller thick coniferous trees; barren ground is replaced by increased levels of vegetation and shrubs; lichens-moss stop appearing and grasses appear, and summer temperatures start to increase.
  2. Tundra-Boreal forest change; sand and cactuses appear; ground water becomes scarce; temperatures begin to vary greatly between night and day, and soils become coarse in texture.
  3. Tundra-Boreal forest ecotone; coniferous trees appear and tree density increases; short trees and willows change to taller thick coniferous trees; barren ground is replaced by increased levels of vegetation and shrubs; lichens-moss stop appearing and grasses appear, and temperatures during the summer start to increase.
  4. Tundra-Boreal forest biome; shrubs and tall trees appear; ground area becomes very shaded; dramatic increase in rainfall and humidity; temperatures rise rapidly; soil is nutrient-poor; and greater diversity of species.