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o0o AT&T; LTE 8:36 AM Characters Words 515 82 Which is used to label and classify biomes? dominant plant type Climate Dominant animal type Which forest biome has the richest soil type? Grassland Desert Savanna Temperate deciduous In the summer, vast areas of the tundra are covered by lakes, ponds, and wetlands that are critical nesting sites for migratory birds. Which of the following best explains why this happens? There is no river for the snowmelt to drain toward Permafrost prevents drainage of water Dense clay layers prevent drainage of water

Explanation / Answer

1. 2nd option is the correct answer. A biome indicates a community of plants and animals having common characteristics for the environment in which they exist. Thus, biome is label and classified on the basis of environment (climate) condition.

2. Last option is the correct answer. Here all three except last one are land biomes and only last one is forest biome. Temperate decidous forest have most fertile soil and this is richest soil type.

3. 2nd option is the correct answer. Tundra is the coldest biome. Permafrost (a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains below freezing point throughout the year) prevent drainage of water.