Biomes Quiz

What is a biome?

• A small geographic region

• A large geographic region

• A specific type of animal

• A type of weather pattern

How are terrestrial biomes different from aquatic biomes?

• Terrestrial biomes have more plant species, while aquatic biomes have more animal species

• Terrestrial biomes have salt water, while aquatic biomes have fresh water

• Terrestrial biomes are found in the ocean, while aquatic biomes are found on land

• Terrestrial biomes are land-based, while aquatic biomes are water-based

Which biome is characterized by long dry winters and is found at higher latitudes?

• Tundra biome

• Temperate forest biome

• Boreal forest biome

• Tropical rainforest biome

What type of animals are well adapted to grassland biomes?

• Polar bears and arctic foxes

• Gazelles and elephants

• Camels and scorpions

• Jackrabbits and mule deer

What is the main characteristic of the desert biome?

• High levels of rainfall

• Extreme dryness and high temperatures

• Moderate temperatures

• High biodiversity of species

Which biome consists of all the oceans in the world and is defined by salt water conditions?

• Coral reef biome

• Estuary biome

• Marine biome

• Freshwater biome

What are the three major threats to the tropical rainforest biome?

• Pollution, habitat destruction, and overpopulation

• Deforestation, climate change, and over-exploitation

• Overpopulation, climate change, and over-exploitation

• Climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction

How can biomes help us have a better understanding of existing ecosystems?

• By studying how members of a particular biome interact in their natural habitat

• By focusing on individual species rather than the entire ecosystem

• By only considering the role of plants in the ecosystem

• By ignoring the impact of climate change on ecosystems

What is the reading level of this quiz?

• Grade 5

• Grade 8

• College

• High school

What is the main focus of the quiz?

• History

• Literature

• Geography

• Science and sustainability