Terrestrial Biome Test Preparation

1. Which biome receives over 100 inches of rain per year?

• deciduous forest

• tropical rainforest

• tundra

• grassland

Gila monsters are very well adapted to their homes. They have thick skin to prevent water loss and they burrow to escape the heat during the day. A Gila monster would most likely live in which biome?

• taiga

• temperate rainforest

• desert

• decidous forest

3. Which two biomes typically receive less than 10 inches of precipitation each year? Check all that apply.

• tropical rainforest

• temperate rainforest

• desert

• tundra

• grassland

Ground squirrels inhabit African savannas. Which adaptation helps the ground squirrels live in this biome?

• tan coloring to blend in with the surroundings

• thick fur to conserve heat

• sharp claws for climbing trees

• white coloring to blend in with the surroundings

Which biome is the world’s largest and contains mostly coniferous trees?

• tropical rainforest

• decidous forest

• taiga

• grassland

Which biome receives the most rain?

• tropical rainforest

• temperate decidous forest

• taiga

• tundra

What is the difference between the grassland and savanna biomes?

• Grassland biomes are closer to the equator and receive more rain.

• Savanna biomes are closer to the equator and receive more rain.

• Grassland biomes contain mostly grasses.

• Savanna biomes contain mostly grasses.

Which biomes would be found nearest to the equator?

• tropical rain forests and savannas

• tundras and taigas

• tropical rain forests and taigas

• tundras and savannas

Sara is studying an area that has many trees and goes through all four seasons. The trees lose their leaves as the seasons progress. Which biome is she studying?

• deciduous forest

• desert

• grassland

• tropical rainforest

Nuri lives in an area where there is little rain and not many plants. The daytime temperatures can be much higher than nighttime temperatures. Where does Nuri live?

• decidous forest

• desert

• taiga

• grassland