Terrestrial Ecosystems Quiz

What determines the biome of an area?

• Average precipitation and average temperature

• Latitude and altitude

• Vegetation and biodiversity

• Human activity and pollution

Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical rainforests?

• Low temperatures and high precipitation

• Dominance of grasses and shrubs

• Frost-molded landscapes and short growing seasons

• High temperatures and high biodiversity

What are the main layers of a tropical rainforest?

• Canopy, understory, and forest floor

• Emergent layer, shrub layer, and herb layer

• Epiphyte layer, moss layer, and fern layer

• Root layer, soil layer, and rock layer

How are tropical rainforests being threatened?

• Deforestation for logging and agriculture

• Overgrazing and farming

• Oil exploration and pollution

• Climate change and natural disasters

How do plants survive the change of seasons in a temperate deciduous forest?

• They migrate to warmer regions

• They hibernate underground

• They shed their leaves and become dormant

• They adapt to the new climate

How does a snowshoe hare avoid predation during winter in a taiga biome?

• It burrows underground

• It changes its fur color to blend with the snow

• It migrates to warmer regions

• It hibernates in tree hollows

Which of the following is an adaptation of desert animals?

• Thick fur for insulation

• Large ears for heat dissipation

• Webbed feet for swimming

• Long necks for reaching leaves

How do savannas differ from temperate grasslands?

• Savannas have higher temperatures and lower precipitation

• Temperate grasslands have higher temperatures and lower precipitation

• Savannas have lower temperatures and higher precipitation

• Temperate grasslands have lower temperatures and higher precipitation

How do plants in deserts differ from plants in the tundra biome?

• Desert plants have deep root systems

• Tundra plants have thick fur for insulation

• Desert plants have small leaves to reduce water loss

• Tundra plants have large ears for heat dissipation

What is a threat to the tundra biome?

• Deforestation for logging

• Overgrazing and farming

• Oil exploration and pollution

• Climate change and melting permafrost