Biomes Quiz

Which biome has hot days and cold nights?

• Arctic Tundra

• Temperate Forest

• Temperate Grassland

• Subtropical Deserts

Which biome is dominated by shrubs and is adapted to periodic fires?

• Boreal Forest

• Temperate Grassland

• Chaparral

• Subtropical Deserts

Where are temperate grasslands found?

• Asia

• North America

• Europe

• All of the above

Which biome has the most diverse tree species?

• Chaparral

• Arctic Tundra

• Boreal Forest

• Temperate Forest

What is the dominant vegetation in boreal forests?

• Lichens

• Coniferous Trees

• Shrubs

• Grasses

Where is the Arctic tundra located?

• North America

• Europe

• Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere

• Asia

What is the average summer temperature in the Arctic tundra?

• -34°C

• 3°C–12°C

• 25.6–29.5 in

• 30oC

Which biome has the lowest net primary productivity?

• Chaparral

• Arctic Tundra

• Boreal Forest

• Temperate Forest

What is the main vegetation in the temperate grassland biome?

• Trees

• Grasses

• Lichens

• Shrubs

What is the main significance of fires in temperate grasslands?

• To create permafrost

• To increase species diversity

• To reduce evaporation

• To promote plant regrowth