Biomes Pre-Test

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Tropical Rainforest?

• High biodiversity

• Sparse vegetation

• High annual rainfall

• Warm temperatures year-round

What is the primary factor that causes the extreme temperatures in Desert biomes?

• Frequent rainfall

• High humidity

• Low vegetation cover

• Proximity to the equator

Grasslands are often found between which two types of biomes?

• Tropical Rainforest and Desert

• Forest and Tundra

• Desert and Forest

• Tundra and Aquatic

Which of the following is NOT an Aquatic Biome?

• Freshwater

• Marine

• Estuary

• Tundra

How does latitude generally affect the type of biome found in a region?

• Higher latitudes typically have warmer temperatures and more diverse biomes.

• Latitude does not affect biome types.

• Higher latitudes typically have colder temperatures and less diverse biomes.

• Biomes are randomly distributed and are not affected by latitude.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Desert biome?

• Low rainfall

• High temperatures

• High vegetation cover

• Low humidity

What is the primary factor that influences the biodiversity in a Tropical Rainforest biome?

• Low temperatures

• High annual rainfall

• Low vegetation cover

• Proximity to the poles

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Tundra biome?

• Low temperatures

• Low biodiversity

• High vegetation cover

• Permafrost soil

Grasslands are often found in regions with what type of climate?

• High rainfall and high temperatures

• Moderate rainfall and moderate temperatures

• Low rainfall and high temperatures

• High rainfall and low temperatures

What is the primary factor that influences the biodiversity in a Desert biome?

• High temperatures

• Low annual rainfall

• High vegetation cover

• Proximity to the equator