Terrestrial Biomes Quiz

What is a biome?

• A biome is a man-made ecosystem.

• A biome is a small geographical area with similar climate and vegetation.

• A biome is a large geographical area characterized by its distinctive climate, vegetation, and animal life.

• A biome is a term used to describe the study of animal behavior.

What factors determine the climate of a biome?

• Temperature, precipitation, and soil type.

• Latitude, altitude, proximity to water bodies, prevailing winds, and topography.

• Vegetation, animal life, and human activities.

• Day length, humidity, and air pressure.

What is the role of latitude in determining the characteristics of a biome?

• Latitude affects the climate and therefore the types of plants and animals in a biome.

• Latitude only affects the temperature in a biome.

• Latitude determines the geological features of a biome.

• Latitude has no impact on the characteristics of a biome.

How does altitude affect the characteristics of a biome?

• Altitude only affects the air density of a biome.

• Altitude only affects the temperature of a biome.

• Altitude affects the temperature, air density, and species diversity of a biome.

• Altitude has no effect on the characteristics of a biome.

What are the main characteristics of tropical rainforests?

• Low rainfall, low biodiversity, sparse vegetation, cold temperatures

• Moderate rainfall, moderate biodiversity, moderate vegetation, mild temperatures

• No rainfall, no biodiversity, no vegetation, extreme temperatures

• High rainfall, high biodiversity, dense vegetation, warm temperatures

What distinguishes temperate rainforests from tropical rainforests?

• Location

• Climate

• Vegetation

• Animal species

What are the main characteristics of the taiga biome?

• Hot and humid climate; deciduous forests dominated by broadleaf trees; high diversity of plant and animal species.

• Short, mild winters; long summers; grasslands dominated by tall grasses; high diversity of plant and animal species.

• Long, cold winters; short summers; coniferous forests dominated by evergreen trees; low diversity of plant and animal species.

• Short, mild winters; long summers; coniferous forests dominated by evergreen trees; high diversity of plant and animal species.

What are the main characteristics of savannas?

• Tropical rainforest with dense vegetation and high humidity

• Mix of grasses and scattered trees, dry climate with distinct wet and dry season, diverse range of wildlife

• Arctic tundra with frozen ground and extreme cold

• Desert with sand dunes and scorching temperatures

What distinguishes temperate grasslands from savannas?

• Colder climate and less rainfall

• Similar climate and rainfall patterns

• Warmer climate and more rainfall

• Temperate grasslands have more trees and shrubs

What are the main characteristics of desert biomes?

• Low precipitation, high temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

• High precipitation, low temperatures, and dense vegetation.

• High precipitation, low temperatures, and no vegetation.

• High precipitation, high temperatures, and dense vegetation.