Which biome is a barren region with little rainfall, usually sandy and without trees?

• A. Temperate Grassland
• B. Deserts
• C. Taiga Biome
• D. Tropical Forest

Answer: (B)

Biomes are shaped by climate, especially rainfall, which determines what can grow there. A desert is an arid region with minimal rainfall, causing very sparse vegetation and often sandy, bare soils. With so little moisture available, trees struggle to survive, leaving landscapes that feel barren. Plants and animals in deserts have evolved extreme water-saving strategies, like water-storing succulents or animals that avoid the heat during the day.

In contrast, temperate grasslands receive more rainfall and support grasses with seasonal droughts but still have substantial vegetation and no constant desert-like scarcity. The taiga is a cold, forested biome dominated by conifer trees. The tropical forest has abundant rainfall and a dense, diverse canopy.