Biomes Quiz

Which biome is characterized by high amounts of rainfall and the greatest diversity?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Grassland

• Tundra

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which biome is found near the cooler coastal areas and experiences high rainfall?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Rainforest

• Tropical Deciduous Forest

• Taiga

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which biome is characterized by heavy rainfall for part of the year followed by a long dry season?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Rainforest

• Tropical Deciduous Forest

• Taiga

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which biome experiences all four seasons and is located in the mid-latitude areas?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Rainforest

• Tropical Deciduous Forest

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

Which biome is also known as a Boreal Forest and is found in northern circumpolar regions?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Rainforest

• Tropical Deciduous Forest

• Taiga

Which biome is characterized by vast expanses of grasses and occasional trees?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Temperate Grassland

• Tundra

Which biome is a tropical biome dominated by grasses, shrubs, and small trees?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Temperate Grassland

• Tundra

Which biome is characterized by widely scattered vegetation and extreme temperature fluctuations?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Temperate Grassland

• Tundra

Which biome has no trees and a permanently frozen deeper layer of soil?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Temperate Grassland

• Tundra

What is the importance of biomes?

• Maintaining biodiversity

• Regulating climate

• Regulating water cycle

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5