Question

Which of the following biomes is characterised by having dry, hot summers and cold winters?

• A. Taiga
• B. Tropical rainforest
• C. Savannas
• D. Temperate grassland
• E. Temperate deciduous forests

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Temperate grassland

Taiga has hot summers with less precipitation and extremely long and cold winters. Tropical rain forests have hot and wet summers. Savannas are characterized by tropical climate but dry winters. Temperate grasslands have hot and dry summers and cold winters; rainfall occurs during early summers or late springs. Temperate deciduous forests have wet summers and cold winters.