Vegetation Zones Quiz- Canada & the U.S.

Which vegetation zone in Canada and the United States is mainly characterized by short and tall grasses?

• Tropical Grasslands

• Temperate Grassland

• Desert Scrub

• Coniferous Forests

What is the main reason why few trees grow in the temperate grassland zone?

• Lack of sunlight

• Excessive rainfall

• Not enough rain

• Extreme temperatures

Which region is known for having one of the world's largest temperate grasslands?

• Great Plains

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Great Bear Lake

What type of vegetation zone is characterized by cold year-round temperatures and a lack of large plants?

• Tropical Grasslands

• Temperate Grassland

• Desert Scrub

• Tundra

Why do trees not grow in the tundra vegetation zone?

• Lack of sunlight

• Excessive rainfall

• Frozen ground

• Extreme temperatures

What type of vegetation covers the ground during the short summer in the tundra?

• Tall grasses

• Mosses

• Scrub

• Deciduous trees

Which vegetation zone in Canada and Alaska is characterized by evergreen trees?

• Tropical Grasslands

• Temperate Grassland

• Desert Scrub

• Coniferous Forests

What type of trees are found in the coniferous forests of Canada and Alaska?

• Cedar, Fir, Pine, and Spruce

• Oak, Elm, and Birch

• Tropical Palms

• Saw-grass

Which vegetation zone in southeastern Canada supports a mix of both coniferous and deciduous trees?

• Tropical Grasslands

• Temperate Grassland

• Desert Scrub

• Mixed Forest

What type of trees shed their broad leaves each fall in the mixed forest zone?

• Cedar, Fir, Pine, and Spruce

• Oak, Elm, and Birch

• Tropical Palms

• Saw-grass