Biomes Quiz

What is the defining characteristic of tropical rainforests?

• Sparse vegetation

• Extreme cold

• High humidity

• Low precipitation

Which biome is known for its evergreen coniferous trees?

• Desert

• Boreal forest

• Temperate grassland

• Tropical rainforest

Where are temperate forests typically found?

• Far from the equator

• Close to the equator

• At the North Pole

• In the desert

What is the dominant vegetation in temperate grasslands?

• Ferns

• Grasses

• Shrubs

• Trees

Which biome has very low temperatures, high winds, and permafrost?

• Tropical rainforest

• Boreal forest

• Temperate forest

• Tundra

Where can polar ice biomes be found?

• In tropical grasslands

• In the desert

• At the North and South Poles

• Close to the equator

Which biome has the most ecologically diverse land ecosystems on earth?

• Boreal forest

• Desert

• Temperate grassland

• Tropical rainforest

What is the characteristic of deserts?

• Low humidity

• High precipitation

• Extreme cold

• Very little vegetation

Which biome has year-round hot temperatures and less dense vegetation?

• Tropical grassland

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate forest

• Tundra

What animals are able to survive in the polar ice biome?

• Lions and tigers

• Polar bears and penguins

• Elephants and giraffes

• Wolves and moose