Geography - Biomes Y5 (UK)

What is a biome?

• A weather pattern

• A type of animal

• A large-scale ecosystem

• A small community of plants

What determines the type of biome in a specific area?

• The largest animal species

• The dominant vegetation type

• The climate they are in

• The continent they are on

Imagine you are planning a vacation and want to know what kind of clothes to pack. You decide to research the destination's climate. What does this term refer to?

• Extreme weather events

• Average weather conditions over a short period

• General or average weather conditions over a long period

• Daily weather conditions

How can you locate world biomes in a geography class?

• By guessing

• Using a compass

• Using a key

• Using a thermometer

During a nature hike, you observe various processes in a nearby lake. Which of the following is not a part of the lake's water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Rain

• Photosynthesis

Imagine you're an explorer trekking through various landscapes. In which biome would you expect to find an abundance of lush plant life?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Tropical rainforest

• Savanna

During a nature hike in a northern forest, a child asks if the tall, cone-bearing trees around them shed their leaves. How do you respond?

• Only in winter

• Every five years

• Yes, annually

• No

What is the tropical zone close to?

• The Arctic Circle

• The Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn

• The North and South Poles

• The Prime Meridian

During a geography quiz, which two biomes were mistakenly left out of the discussion?

• Tundra and tropical rainforest

• Savanna and tundra

• Desert and savanna

• Temperate deciduous forest and coniferous forest

What adaptation do desert plants and animals have?

• None

• Adapted to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions

• Ability to change color

• Can live without water