AP Biology Biomes Review

What is the primary characteristic of Tropical Rainforests?

• Low levels of precipitation

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Sparse vegetation

• High levels of precipitation

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Which biome has extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night?

• Tundra biome

• Rainforest biome

• Desert biome

• Grassland biome

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Which biome is characterized by vast open spaces and few trees?

• Grassland

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

What type of trees shed their leaves in the fall in Deciduous Forests?

• Palm trees

• Deciduous trees

• Coniferous trees

• Evergreen trees

Which biome covers about 70% of the Earth's surface?

• Rainforest biome

• Tundra biome

• Ocean biome

• Desert biome

Which biome is known for its extremely cold temperatures and permafrost?

• Savanna

• Tundra

• Desert

• Rainforest

What is the transitional zone between rivers and oceans called?

• lagoon

• inlet

• delta

• estuary

Which biome is also known as boreal forests?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Taiga

• Savanna

What is the term for the area where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the ocean in Estuaries?

• Brackish water zone

• Saltwater zone

• Estuarine zone

• Freshwater zone

Which biome is characterized by low precipitation and long, cold winters?

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Desert

• Grassland