Biomes

Question 1

Tundra Biomes

Answer 1

🔹 Characteristic: Cold, permafrost soil, short growing season.
🔹 Food Security Link: Limited agriculture; reliant on imported food or subsistence hunting/fishing.

Question 2

Desert Biomes

Answer 2

🔹 Characteristic: Very low rainfall, extreme temperatures.
🔹 Food Security Link: Scarce water limits farming; requires irrigation and drought-resistant crops.

Question 3

Grassland Biomes

Answer 3

🔹 Characteristic: Dominated by grasses, fertile soil.
🔹 Food Security Link: Major areas for grain production and livestock farming (e.g., wheat, cattle).

Question 4

Coniferous Forests (Taiga)

Answer 4

🔹 Characteristic: Cold, needle-leaved evergreen trees.
🔹 Food Security Link: Limited crop growth; supports forestry and some hunting/gathering.

Question 5

Deciduous Forest Biomes

Answer 5

🔹 Characteristic: Four seasons, broadleaf trees that shed annually.
🔹 Food Security Link: Good for diverse agriculture (fruits, vegetables, grains).

Question 6

Tropical Rainforest Biomes

Answer 6

🔹 Characteristic: Hot, humid, and high rainfall year-round.
🔹 Food Security Link: Rich in biodiversity; supports crops like bananas, cocoa, and cassava—but soil nutrients deplete quickly with overuse.