Biomes Quiz

What are the five major types of biomes?

• Aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra

• Aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and savannah

• Aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and taiga

• Aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, and rainforest

Which type of biome covers close to three-quarters of Earth's surface?

• Grassland biomes

• Forest biomes

• Aquatic biomes

• Desert biomes

What is the main characteristic of temperate grasslands?

• They are found closer to the equator and have scattered trees.

• They are found further away from the equator and do not have any trees or shrubs.

• They are warm, humid, and close to the equator.

• They are cold and dry with precipitation primarily in the form of snow.

Which forest type is found at higher latitudes and experiences all four seasons?

• Tropical forests

• Temperate forests

• Boreal forests

• Savannah forests

What percentage of Earth's surface do deserts cover?

• 10 percent

• 15 percent

• 20 percent

• 25 percent

Which of the following is NOT a category of deserts based on their geographic location or climatic conditions?

• Hot and dry

• Semiarid

• Coastal

• Tropical

What is the range of average yearly temperatures in the tundra biome?

• -10 to 20 degrees Celsius

• -34 to 12 degrees Celsius

• -20 to 5 degrees Celsius

• -40 to 15 degrees Celsius

How much precipitation does the tundra receive annually?

• 30-50 centimeters

• 20-30 centimeters

• 15-25 centimeters

• 10-20 centimeters

What is the term for the frozen layer under the soil surface in the tundra?

• Permafrost

• Frostbite

• Ice cap

• Glacier

Where is the arctic tundra primarily located?

• South of boreal forests

• North of boreal forests

• On mountain tops

• Near the equator