3.1 Intro to Terrestrial Systems Quiz

What are biomes?

• The study of weather patterns

• Large areas on Earth with similar climate and vegetation

• The science of animal behavior

• A type of microscope used to study microorganisms

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial ecosystem?

• Forest

• Desert

• Coral reef

• Tundra

What does a climatograph show?

• The health of an ecosystem

• The geographic location of a biome

• The average temperature and precipitation of a location

• The types of plants in an area

Latitude is a measure of distance __________.

• From the equator

• From the poles

• Above sea level

• Along the equator

How does altitude affect climate?

• Higher altitudes have cooler temperatures

• Higher altitudes have warmer temperatures

• Altitude does not affect climate

• Altitude only affects precipitation

Which biome is characterized by extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, and frozen soil?

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Grasslands

• Deciduous forest

Which biome is characterized by high rainfall, warm temperatures, and diverse plant and animal life?

• Desert

• Grasslands

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate forest

Which biome is characterized by hot, dry weather, with very little rainfall and sparse vegetation?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Taiga

• Deciduous forest

Which factor has the greatest impact on the types of organisms found within a biome?