Biomes Quiz

In which biome would you find permafrost?

• Desert

• Coniferous Forest

• Tundra

• Grasslands

Which biome has extremely hot days and cold nights, very little rainfall, and plants with special adaptations to store water?

• Grasslands

• Savanna

• Desert

• Tundra

Which biome is home to many grazing animals?

• Tundra

• Taiga

• Savanna

• Deciduous Forest

This biome is characterized by cold winters with heavy snowfall, evergreen trees, lichen, and acidic soil.

• Taiga

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Rainforest

Tropical rainforests are found near the...

• Arctic Circle

• Equator

• Near the south pole

• Northern hemisphere

Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves?

• to make the soil better

• to feed animals

• to save water during the winter

• to get more sunlight

Which biome do we live in?

• Savanna

• Taiga
• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

Many of the animals in the desert are _________ to avoid the extreme heat during the day.

• cacti
• chia
• water
• nocturnal

Tundra animals have structures such as thick coats that allow them survive in the vast tundra. Why does the musk ox have a thick coat of fur?

• to insulate(cover) from the cold tundra wind and water

• to blend in with the snow and water

• for protection against predators

• to attract a mate during the winter season

Which biome has the most rainfall per year?

• Tundra
• Taiga
• Tropical Rainforest
• Deciduous Forest