Year 6 Intro to Biomes

Which of these fits the definition of a biome?

• A biome is a large geographical area characterised by distinct climate, vegetation, and animal life.

• A biome is a small geographical area characterised by distinct climate, vegetation, and animal life.

• A biome is a large geographical area ONLY characterised by distinct climate

• Biomes aren't real

True or false. All biomes share the same vegetation and wildlife.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is true?

• All known biomes exist on land (terrestrial)

• There are only three biomes on Earth

• Biomes can include terrestrial based biomes and aquatic

What is true of desert biomes?

• They receive a lot of regular rain

• Every desert biome on Earth is hot and dry

• Desert biomes are the most biologically diverse Biomes on Earth

• Desert biomes receive little rainfall and are known for extreme temperatures

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Around what percentage of Australia is classified as desert?

• around 3%

• around 18%

• around 50%

• around 90%

What is true of rainforest biomes?

• They are always hot and humid

• They receive lots of rain and have a wide variety of plant and animal species

• It doesn't rain much in rainforests

• Australia has no rainforests

Rainforests in Australia only comprise of 2.7% of Australia's native forests, yet provide habitat for...

• 40% of Australia's bird species

• 10% of Australia's bird species

• 5% of Australia's bird species

• 90% of Australia's bird species

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True or false. Australia has Grassland and Savannah biomes

• True

• False

Grasslands and Savannahs are characterised by...

• Dense tree life and lots of rain

• No trees at all and just tall grass

• Large amounts of snowfall

• grassy plains and scattered trees

Australia's alpine regions are located where? (you may have to use logic on this one!)

• South Eastern parts of NSW, parts of Victoria and Tasmania

• North Queensland and South Australia

• Southern NSW and Western Australia

• Victoria and the Northern Territory