..) Weather, Climate, and Biomes:Question 9

Earth's Arctic biome is located above 66°N latitude. Which

statement best explains why low-growing plants in this biome

thrive only in the spring and summer months?

Select one:

o

The permafrost in the biome traps toxic levels of carbon dioxide during the

winter months

)

o

Year-round human activity disrupts the life cycles of native organisms in

the biome

.:)

Excessive levels of precipitation in early spring cause frequent floods in

the biome.

o

The biome receives the greatest amount of solar energy during the spring

and summer months

The biome receives the greatest amount of solar energy during the spring

and summer months

Explanation:

A biome may be defined as that community of plants as well as animals that have a common characteristics in the surrounding or the environment in which they live. They are the biological communities formed as a result of the physical climate they share.

The Arctic biome of the earth is located above the 66° north latitude. This region is home to various low growing plants and herbs. They only flourish in the spring seasons and the summer months. This is because this biome receives maximum amount of solar energy during the summer and the spring months. Rest of the year is covered with snow.