Env Sci Biomes

The distance at any point on the surface of the Earth, north or south of the equator is called?

• Climate

• Weather

• Latitude

• Longitude

Which terrestrial biome has a higher rate of evaporation than it does rainfall?

• Forest

• Tundra

• Ocean

• Desert

This forest biome is exposed to warm and cold air masses that result in 4 well defined seasons. The trees in this biome lose their leaves in fall, have thicker bark, and can enter a state of dormancy to survive winter. You will find oak, hickory, maple, and chestnut trees in this biome. Which forest biome does this describe?

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Boreal (Coniferous) Forest

• Tropical Rainforest

• Shrubland Forest

This forest biome is one of the coldest and driest of the forest biomes. Precipitation occurs usually in the form of snow. The trees in this biome have adapted to these cold, dry conditions by having needles instead of leaves and bear cones instead of flowers. 

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Boreal (Coniferous) Forest

• Tropical Rainforest

• Tundra Forest

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the tundra biome.

• The tundra receives the least amount of precipitation than any other biome

• The tundra, in general, is a treeless biome where only shrubs, grass, lichen, and moss grow.

• The Alpine tundra is found on any landmass that is above the arctic circle.

• The tundra contains a layer of frozen ground called permafrost

Which biome has hot and dry summers, with low rainfall (8 - 40 inches) and unpredictable rain resulting in noticeable dry and wet periods of precipitation. The plants have adapted to these drought-like conditions and grow in steep-rocky slopes. Aromatic plants like rosemary, thyme, and sage grow in this biome.

• Shrubland

• Temperate Grassland

• Savannah Grassland

• Desert

Which layer of the Rainforest consists of the tallest and thickest trees that are capable of reaching sunlight.

• Emergent Layer

• Understory

• Lower canopy

• Upper canopy

Which layer of the Rainforest contains the epiphytes?

• Emergent layer

• Understory

• Upper canopy

• Lower canopy

Which layer of the Rainforest absorbs up to 95% of the sunlight?

• Emergent layer

• Upperstory

• Canopy

• Epiphytes

Which layer of the Rainforest receives the least amount of sunlight?

• Upper canopy

• Lower canopy

• Understory

• Emergent layer