Terrestrial Biomes

Which biome consists of very low precipitation and can be hot or cold? 

• savanna

• tropical rainforest

• tundra

• desert

Which biome consists of long bitter winters, cool summers, and diverse coniferous trees?

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Temperate forest

• Grassland

Which biome consists of grasses, shrubs, cold temperatures, and the permafrost?

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Temperate forest

• Temperate grasslands

Which biome consists of diverse deciduous trees and has noticeable summers?

• Taiga

• Temperate forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate grassland

Which biome is warm year-round, receives LOTS of rain, and is rich in. biodiversity?

• Temperate forest

• Temperate grassland

• Boreal Forest

• Tropical rainforest

A ______ is a region on Earth where climate determines the types of plants and animals that live there.

What is the MAIN abiotic factor that determines a biome?

• Soil

• Amount of water

• Climate

• Solar Energy

Temperatures _______ as you get closer to the Equator.

• Increase

• Decrease

• Stay the same

Looking at this photo, predict the type of temperature of the biome shown.

• Warm all year

• Cold all year

• Seasonal temperatures

What would be an adaptation to a desert climate? (Select all that apply)

• Burrowing underground

• Being nocturnal

• Conserving/storing water

• A thick fur coat