Biomes Quiz

Which biome is characterized by extremely low temperatures and little vegetation, and is primarily found in the high latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere?

• Tropical rainforest

• Tundra

• Desert

• Grass savanna

What type of biome is typically found surrounding deserts and characterized by sparse vegetation adapted to arid conditions?

• Temperate broadleaf forest

• Subtropical rainforest

• Xeric shrubland

• Montane forests

Which biome is known for a wide variety of grasses and few trees, often used for grazing livestock?

• Temperate steppe

• Tropical rainforest

• Mediterranean vegetation

• Alpine tundra

Which of the following is NOT a major terrestrial biome?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Ocean

• Tundra

Which biome is characterized by a lack of trees and a cold climate?

• Savanna

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Temperate forest

What is the primary focus of standard S7L4 in the study of biomes?

• The classification of different biomes

• The interdependence of organisms within their environments

• The isolation of organisms from each other

• The study of non-living elements in biomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

List as many terrestrial biomes as you can.

• Tundra, Desert, Rainforest

• Ocean, Lake, River

• City, Village, Town

• Mountain, Valley, Plateau

What is an ecosystem?

• A group of ecosystems with similar climates

• A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment

• A type of biome

• A single species and its environment

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a biome?

• Climate

• Location

• Single species

• Plant adaptations

What primarily defines a biome?

• The types of animals present

• The cultural practices of the area

• Similar climates and organisms

• The oceanic location