Biomes Quiz

large areas of similar ecosystems

• astrodomes

• food chain

• biomes

• food web

are large, open spaces where mostly grass grows. Trees only grow near rivers or streams. The soil is very rich. The largest land animals live in this area

• marine

• grasslands

• forest

• tundra

are very, very dry. During the day, it can get above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (F), but at night the temperature can drop into the 40s & 50s( F): have very little rainfall.

• tangias

• deserts

• tundra

• grasslands

are the largest biomes on Earth. They can be warm or cold. They are home to plants like seaweed and animals like fish, whales, turtles and sponges.

• oceans

• ponds

• lakes

• ice islands

Which biome is the driest? It receives less than 10 inches of rain a year.

• desert

• grassland

• deciduous forest

• tropical rain forest

Based on the climate/weather, which of these adaptations would be successful in the Desert?

• Thick Fur

• Light colors

• Claws for burrowing

• Claws for Climbing

• Ability to store water

Which of these best describe the climate/weather in the desert?

• High temperature, high precipitation (rainfall)

• Low temperature, low precipitation

• Moderate temperature, Moderate precipitation

• High temperature, Low precipitation

Which biome is the driest?

• Desert
• Tundra
• Taiga
• Rainforest

A large ecosystem is called a ______

• Ecosystem
• Habitat
• Biome
• Niche

Which Biome has permafrost?

• Temperate Forest
• Rainforest
• Taiga
• Tundra