JAMB Biology 1994 Question 36

Question 36

Habitats and Biomes

Use the list of biomes: 1. Desert 2 Rain forest 3 Southern Guinea savannah 4 Northern Guinea savannah. A biome where there are many cacti and the small mammals undergo aestivation for long periods is

  1. A.1
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.4.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (1)

Explanation

Cacti and long periods of summer sleep (aestivation) to escape heat and drought are features of the desert.