Question

Which biome refers to the arctic desert?
A. Tundra
B. Taiga
C. Savannah
D. That desert

Answer 1

Hint: A biome is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate and wildlife that composes the ecosystem of that area which in turn influences the flora and fauna of that biome. Arctic deserts are those located above north latitude and receiving less than inches of precipitation annually making the survival harsh for the creatures with unadaptable morphology.

Complete answer: The arctic desert is a terrestrial ecoregion that covers the island groups of several islands in the arctic-ocean region, above north latitude. The region, apparently, is covered by the glaciers, snow and bare rock having a harshly cold environment. The temperature rises above the freezing point for short periods in the summer. Naturally, tundra is the coldest of all the biomes found in the north and south hemispheres. Arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere, encircling the north -pole and extending south to the coniferous forests of the taiga. The Arctic tundra is known for its cold desert conditions where the snow doesn’t melt. Arctic tundra contains areas of the stark landscape. The soil there is frozen from 25 to 90 cm down, making it impossible for trees to grow.
So, the correct answer is option A.

Note: The region is the Arctic tundra where the climate is characterized by long, cold, winters and very short summers with at last one month averaging so that snow or ice might melt. Plantlife is scarce due to the cold climate. The kind of wildlife found in the tundra is inclusive of animals like musk ox, the arctic hare, the arctic fox, the snowy owl, the caribou, the polar bear, etc.