Land Biomes Practice

Imagine Sophia and Michael are studying for their geography test. Sophia asks, 'What is the biosphere?'

• The part of the Earth that supports life.

• The deepest layer of the ocean.

• The upper atmosphere of Earth.

• The layer of Earth consisting of solid rock.

Answer explanation

The biosphere is defined as the part of the Earth that supports life, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Grace is studying environmental science and asks, 'What are biomes?'

• Land-based ecosystems with unique biotic and abiotic factors.

• Aquatic regions characterized by saltwater.

• Urban areas with high population density.

• Regions in the atmosphere where clouds form.

Answer explanation

Biomes are land-based ecosystems with unique biotic and abiotic factors, distinguishing them from other types of regions like aquatic areas, urban spaces, or atmospheric zones.

During a field trip, Liam, Charlotte, and Olivia observed various biomes. Which two abiotic factors did they note as most significant in influencing the characteristics of these biomes?

• Temperature and soil type

• Precipitation and temperature

• Soil type and light availability

• Light availability and precipitation

Answer explanation

The most significant abiotic factors influencing biomes are precipitation and temperature, as shown in the image.

Abigail is studying the factors that influence the temperature and precipitation in various biomes for her geography project. What are the primary factors she should consider?

• Soil type and biodiversity

• Latitude region and local geography

• Ocean currents and biodiversity

• Human activities and pollution

Answer explanation

Latitude region and local geography influence the temperature and precipitation in biomes by determining the amount of sunlight and moisture received in different areas.

During a field trip, Samuel, Ava, and William observed various biomes. Which biome did they note as characterized by increasing dryness?

• Tropical forest

• Temperate forest

• Grassland

• Desert

Answer explanation

The biome characterized by increasing dryness is the Desert biome, as shown in the diagram.

During a geography class, Nora asked which biome is located in the subarctic regions according to the diagram shown on the projector.

• Tundra

• Boreal forest

• Chaparral

• Arctic regions

Answer explanation

The boreal forest biome is located in the subarctic regions, as indicated in the diagram.

Imagine Luna is studying geography and asks: What does latitude primarily affect in terms of Earth's environment?

• The type of rock formations

• The relationship between temperature, precipitation, and productivity

• The migration patterns of birds

• The depth of the ocean

Answer explanation

Latitude primarily affects the relationship between temperature, precipitation, and productivity in Earth's environment.

James is planning a scientific expedition and needs to know the latitude range that defines the Arctic zone on Earth for his research. What is this range?

• 65°N-90°N

• 40°N-60°N

• 25°N-40°N

• 23.5°N-23.5°S

Answer explanation

The Arctic zone on Earth is defined by the latitude range of 65°N-90°N.

While planning a geography project, Maya asks Arjun which latitude zone is located directly north of the Tropic of Cancer. Can you help them identify the correct zone?

• Subtropics 25-40°N

• Temperate 40-60°N

• Tropics 23.5°N -23.5°S

• Arctic 65°N-90°N

Answer explanation

The latitude zone directly north of the Tropic of Cancer is the Subtropics 25-40°N, making it the correct choice.

Rohan is planning a geography project on climate zones. He needs to identify the latitude range for the Temperate zone in the Southern Hemisphere. What is the correct range?

• 25-40°S

• 40-60°S

• 23.5°N -23.5°S

• 65°S-90°S

Answer explanation

The latitude range for the Temperate zone in the Southern Hemisphere is 40-60°S, making the correct answer choice 40-60°S.