Introduction to Biomes

What is the geographical term for the latitude line 0°

• Arctic Circle

• The Equator

The temperate forest is characterised by what type of trees?

• Coniferous

• Palms

• Deciduous

• Climbing Vines

Which of the following best describes the climate in the desert biome?

• Hot and highly seasonal

• Distinct wet and dry season

• Either hot or cold with large daily variation in temperature

• Seasonal changes in precipitation and temperature

Which biome is this climate graph typical of?

• Desert

• Grasslands

• Rainforest

• Tundra

This statement is true for which biome; 50% of the terrestrial life on Earth is contained within this biome, which covers only 2% of the Earths surface

• Grasslands

• Temperate forests

• Boreal forests

• Rainforests

How would you describe the spatial distribution of biomes? Select all that apply.

• As you approach the poles, biomes tend to become colder

• There is no pattern evident in the distribution of biomes

• The same biome generally occurs across the same line of longitude

• The same biome generally occurs across the same line of latitude

Name this biome.

• Boreal Forest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Grasslands

Which biome would be described as the most liveable?

• Grasslands

• Temperate Forest

• Boreal Forest

• Desert

What are the tree most important factors that account for the spatial patterns of biomes?

• Climate, People, Water

• Climate, Soil type, Sun

• Animals, People, Soil type

• Water, Soil type, People

Which of the following are characteristics of vegetation in the rainforest?

• Dense

• Dominated by shrubs

• Seasonal

• Dominated by palms and vines