How are deserts and tundras similar? (1 point)
Responses
They both are home to different types of cacti.
They both have a top layer of permafrost.
They both receive up to 25 cm of precipitation each year.
They both have temperatures that reach 120°F.
They both have a low amount of precipitation and are characterized by extreme temperatures.
The correct response is:
They both have a top layer of permafrost.
To determine how deserts and tundras are similar, we can analyze each response and see which one is correct.
1. "They both are home to different types of cacti."
This response is not accurate. While deserts are known for having various species of cacti, tundras do not have cacti as they are found in dry and arid regions.
2. "They both have a top layer of permafrost."
This response is correct. Both deserts and tundras can have permafrost, which is a layer of frozen soil that remains solid throughout the year.
3. "They both receive up to 25 cm of precipitation each year."
This response is not accurate. Deserts are known for being dry and receiving little to no precipitation, while tundras have relatively low precipitation levels but still receive more than deserts.
4. "They both have temperatures that reach 120°F."
This response is not accurate. Deserts are known for their high temperatures, often exceeding 120°F, but tundras have much colder temperatures, with average highs rarely exceeding freezing.
Therefore, the correct response is:
- They both have a top layer of permafrost.