Tundra Biome Quiz

What is the tundra biome?

• A) A hot and dry desert

• B) A cold and treeless plain

• C) A tropical rainforest

• D) A temperate forest

What percentage of the Earth's land surface is covered with tundra?

• A) 10%

• B) 15%

• C) 20%

• D) 25%

Why is it hard for plants and animals to survive in the tundra biome?

• A) Due to high temperatures

• B) Due to lack of water

• C) Due to harsh conditions

• D) Due to dense forests

What is the average temperature in the tundra biome?

• 0 degrees F

• -18 degrees F

• 32 degrees F

• 50 degrees F

How much precipitation does the tundra biome receive annually?

• 5 inches

• 10 inches

• 20 inches

• 30 inches

What is the term used to describe the permanently frozen ground in the tundra?

• Topsoil

• Permafrost

• Bedrock

• Ice cap

Why is the tundra biome considered barren?

• It has a lot of nutrients

• It has a long growing season

• It has few nutrients to support plant and animal life

• It has a high rate of decay

What is the Alpine tundra?

• The area of land high in the mountains above the tree line

• The area of land located far north in the northern hemisphere

• The area of land located near the equator

• The area of land located in the southern hemisphere

Where is the Arctic tundra located?

• High in the mountains above the tree line

• Far north in the northern hemisphere along the Arctic Circle

• Near the equator

• In the southern hemisphere

Which regions have large areas of Arctic tundra?

• Southern North America, southern Europe, and southern Asia

• Northern North America, northern Europe, and northern Asia

• Central North America, central Europe, and central Asia

• Eastern North America, eastern Europe, and eastern Asia