Biomes Overview

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor that defines a biome?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Plants

• Soil type

Multiple Choice

Which biome is typically found near the equator and is characterized by high biodiversity and frequent rainfall?

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Taiga

• Desert

• Tundra

Multiple Choice

As temperature decreases and moisture decreases, which biome is most likely to be found?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Temperate Grassland

• Rain Forest

Multiple Select

Which of the following biomes are generally found in temperate regions?

• Temperate Rain Forest

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Taiga

• Savanna

Open Ended

Explain how latitude and elevation influence the distribution of biomes across the globe.

Multiple Choice

Which animal is most likely to be found in a temperate rain forest biome?

• Banana slug

• Red-eyed tree frog

• Capuchin monkey

• Parrot

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals is most likely to be found in a temperate deciduous forest?

• Bear

• Camel

• Lion

• Wolf

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biomes is characterized by large herds of grazing animals and periodic wildfires?

• Deserts

• Temperate Grassland

• Chaparral

• Taiga

Open Ended

Explain how animals in the desert biome are adapted to survive with limited water resources.

Multiple Select

Select all the biomes from the images that are likely to experience extreme temperatures (either hot or cold).

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Taiga

• Deserts

• Savanna

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors are used to define a biome?

• Temperature and precipitation only

• Plants and animals only

• Temperature, precipitation, plants, and animals

• Soil type and altitude only