The taiga biome is the largest terrestrial biome and extends across Europe, North America, and Asia. It is located right below the tundra biome. The taiga biome is also known as coniferous forest or boreal forest. This biome typically has short, wet summers and long, cold winters. Precipitation is moderate in the taiga. It gets plenty of snow during the winter and plenty of rainfall during the summer.<span>Interesting Taiga Biome Facts:Fires are very common in the taiga biome. These fires are necessary to help rid the area of old and sick trees.There is not much variety in plants. Majority of the plants are conifer trees which is why the taiga is referred to as the coniferous forest.The conifer trees in the taiga biome are referred to as evergreen. This means they remain green all year round and never drop their leaves.<span>Because evergreen trees do not drop leaves, there is nothing to keep the soil in the taiga full of nutrients. This is the reason why there is not much variety in the vegetation. </span>Softwood timber is used to make paper. Majority of softwood timber comes from the taiga biome.<span>Although two major cities, Toronto and Moscow, are located in the taiga biome, most of this biome is uninhabited by people. </span>The taiga biome is very cold during the winter. Temperatures can reach as low as -60° F.For six months out of the year, the temperature in the taiga biome is below freezing.Plants can only grow during the summer when temperatures are favorable. This growing season only lasts about three months.Many animals of the taiga biome have to migrate to warmer areas or hibernate during the long, cold winters.Animals of the taiga have many specialized adaptions including lots of thick fur or feathers and the ability to change colors during different seasons.Scientists believe that the taiga biome was completely covered by glaciers many years ago.The taiga forests are endangered due to logging and mining by humans. When trees are cut down in the taiga, it takes a very long time to restore itself because of the very short growing season.Although there are not many animals in the taiga biome, it inhabits millions of insects. Birds migrate there to feed off these insects every year.<span>The temperature change in the taiga is extreme. It is either summer (hot) or winter (cold). The spring and fall are too short to notice.</span></span>
7. The correct answer is D, The number of camouflaged guppies in the population would increase while the number of successful mating decreased. The predators will feed on all visible guppies living behind the camouflaging guppies, therefore the number of camouflaged guppies will increase in an effort to keep themselves away from the predators and due to this the off springs will also be more adaptable to the environment by camouflaging.
8. I believe the correct answer is B. Antlers make male moose more likely to attract a mate and pass on the gene for antlers. The antlers can also be used as communication tools, to assert dominance over other males and to fight. In addition when the moose feels threatened it lowers the head and points the antlers at the source of danger as a warning. These adaptable characteristics help the moose to survive, defend itself from other animals and also plays a vital role in reproduction, therefore it is passed to the off springs.
9. The correct answer is B, A. afarensis, A.africanus, H. habilis, H. neanderthalensis. Starting with A. afarensis (smallest brain size) there is a clear increase in both absolute and relative brain size with every successful time period. This is attributed to the activities and tools developed by each stage of evolution. There are many hypothesis attributed to cause a spectacular growth in the brain, e.g. human needed larger brain to develop the precise motor skills, memory, and planning activity required to make tools, develop the greater memory capacity that would make it easier to locate the animals they used to hunt, assimilate and follow the complex rules of their societies.
10. The correct answer is C, Hominids evolved to walk upright on their hind limbs, reducing the need for opposable toes. One of the earliest defining human traits is bipedalism, the ability to walk upright on two legs which evolved over four million years ago. Others include ability to make and use tools and large and complex brain and the capacity for language and culture among others.
11. I believe the answer should be scientific evidence must be found, verified and accepted by the scientific community. A scientific evidence serves to support or counter a scientific theory. the evidence is expected to be empirical evidence and interpretation in accordance with the scientific method. Additionally, scientific evidence relies on data, and it is important for researchers to guarantee that the data they collect is representative of the real situation. It also entails using appropriate methods to collect and analyze data while ensuring that the research is conducted ethically and safely. The data, results and conclusions are then presented in form of a a scientific report, and then this report is studied by other scientists to ascertain the validity of the whole evidence.
12. I think the answer would be finding burial sites of modern H.sapiens in the same region as H. neanderthalensis fossils. This is because Neanderthals are closest to homo sapiens with several defining features of their skulls which include large middle part of the face, angled cheeks, and huge nose for humidifying and warming cold, dry air. They also practiced sophisticated and symbolic behavior unlike other primates before just like homo sapiens which included living in shelters, making sophisticated tools , making and wearing clothes among others
Answer:
Virus can survive independently for many years.
Explanation:
independently because they cant live if they cant connect to the host cell
Answer:
You can use an iodine solution to detect the presence of complex carbohydrates.
Explanation:
The yellow-orange iodine will turn blue-black as it reacts with starch. (The iodine solution will show no reaction with simple carbohydrates or sugars.)
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