In which biome would you expect to have the shortest growing season?
In which biome would you expect to have the shortest growing season?
- A) tropical rain forest
- B) guinea savanna
- C) sudan savanna
- D) deserts
Correct Answer: D) deserts
Explanation
Deserts would be the biome in which you would expect to have the shortest growing season. A biome is a large ecosystem that has similar environmental conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and plant and animal life. The growing season is the period of time in which the weather is warm enough and there is enough water for plants to grow. Deserts are known for being very dry and having extreme temperatures, with hot days and cold nights. They also have very little precipitation, which means there is not enough water to support plant growth all year round. Therefore, the growing season in deserts is usually very short. In contrast, tropical rainforests have a warm, humid climate with abundant rainfall, making it possible for plants to grow all year round. Guinea savannas and sudan savannas have a wet and dry season with enough rainfall to support plant growth for a longer period compared to deserts. Therefore, option D, deserts, is the correct answer

