Video Clip NOAA Biomes: A Comprehensive Quiz

What defines a biome?

• A large geographic area with distinct ecological features

• A specific type of animal

• A single species of plant

• A type of weather pattern

What are the two main categories of biomes?

• Terrestrial and Aquatic

• Eastern and Western

• Forest and Desert

• Northern and Southern

What type of biome is the Amazon forest?

• Desert

• Temperate forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Tundra

Which biome experiences all four seasons and has broadleaf trees?

• Boreal forest

• Chaparral

• Temperate forest

• Tropical grassland

Which biome is characterized by long, dry winters and needle-like leaves on trees?

• Tropical rainforest

• Boreal forest

• Desert

• Grassland

Which animals are typically found in the tundra biome?

• Elephants and giraffes

• Camels and scorpions

• Deer and rabbits

• Polar bears and arctic foxes

Which biome is characterized by extremely cold winters and hot summers with moderate precipitation?

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate grassland

• Desert

• Tundra

What adaptation do desert plants like cacti have?

• Deep roots

• Thick stems for water storage

• Thin, needle-like leaves

• Broad leaves

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Which biome is known for having minimal rainfall and hot, dry summers?

• Tundra

• Boreal forest

• Chaparral

• Tropical rainforest

Why are coral reefs important in marine biomes?

• They provide shelter to marine animals

• They are a major source of freshwater

• They prevent coastal erosion

• They are uninhabited and thus pristine

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