Wildlife Ecology: Biomes Quiz

What are the six major terrestrial biomes distinguished by their physiognomic characteristics?

• Deserts, Grasslands, Wetlands, Coral Reefs, Mountains, and Polar Regions

• Tropical Rainforests, Temperate Forests, Tundra, Savannah, Chaparral, and Taiga

• Mountains, Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, Valleys, and Islands

• Forests, Woodlands, Shrublands, Grasslands, Semi-Desert Scrub, and Deserts

Which biome is known as Taiga and lies between the tundra and temperate forests?

• Boreal Forest

• Temperate Rainforest

• Deciduous Forest

• Evergreen Forest

What type of trees are predominant in Boreal Forests like the Taiga?

• Tall conifers like Pine, Spruce, Fir, and Larch

• Broadleaf trees like Oak, Beech, Maple, and Elm

• Palm trees like Coconut, Date, and Oil Palm

• Deciduous trees like Birch, Willow, and Alder

Which biome is characterized by having large trees and unique tree ferns in the southern hemisphere?

• Evergreen Forests

• Deciduous Forests

• Temperate Rainforests

• Tropical Rainforests

What type of leaves do plants in shrublands have to conserve water during long dry periods?

• Sclerophyllous leaves

• Thin delicate leaves

• Needle-like leaves

• Large broad leaves

Which biome is home to many large groups of animals that eat grass and includes places like the Canadian tundra and the African savannas?

• Woodland Biomes

• Deserts

• Semi-Desert Scrubs

• Grasslands

What type of plants are experts at living with little water in deserts?

• Orchids

• Ferns

• Cacti

• Bamboo

Which marine biome is characterized by shallow waters that are nutrient-rich, supporting dense algal forests and vibrant marine communities?

• Sea Floor (Benthos)

• Coral Reefs

• Continental Shelf

• Open Ocean (Pelagic Zone)

What is the primary producer in the sunlit waters of the pelagic zone in the open ocean?

• Phytoplankton

• Zooplankton

• Seaweed

• Kelp

Which marine biome is characterized by cold, dark, and high-pressure environments hosting a variety of life forms?

• Coral Reefs

• Open Ocean (Pelagic Zone)

• Continental Shelf

• Sea Floor (Benthos)