Biomes Quiz

What is a biome?

• A. A small geographic region characterized by a single type of climate.

• B. A large geographic region characterized by the types of climate, animals, and plants found in that area.

• C. A region with only aquatic life.

• D. A type of ecosystem found only in forests.

Which of the following is NOT a type of terrestrial biome?

• A. Forest Biome

• B. Tundra Biome

• C. Desert Biome

• D. Marine Biome

Which type of forest biome is found closer to the equator and allows prolific plant growth?

• A. Boreal Forest (Taiga) Biome

• B. Temperate Forest Biome

• C. Tropical Rainforest Biome

• D. Alpine Biome

Which type of forest biome experiences all four seasons and has varied temperature and precipitation conditions?

• A. Boreal Forest (Taiga) Biome

• B. Temperate Forest Biome

• C. Tropical Rainforest Biome

• D. Tundra Biome

Which type of biome is characterized by long, dry winters and mainly made up of coniferous trees with needle-like leaves?

• A. Tropical Rainforest Biome

• B. Temperate Forest Biome

• C. Boreal Forest (Taiga) Biome

• D. Tundra Biome

Which of the following animals is NOT typically found in the tundra biome?

• A. Polar bears

• B. Arctic foxes

• C. Reindeer

• D. Jaguars

Which of the following biomes is characterized by extremely cold winters and hot summers with moderate precipitation?

• Tropical Grasslands

• Temperate Grasslands

• Desert Biome

• Chaparral Biome

Which biome is known for having less than 20 inches of rain per year and high temperatures?

• Grassland Biome

• Desert Biome

• Chaparral Biome

• Freshwater Biome

Which animals are well-adapted to grassland biomes?

• Camels, scorpions, and lizards

• Jackrabbits, mule deer, and coyotes

• Gazelles, elephants, and giraffes

• Fish species, algae, and microorganisms

Which biome is characterized by hot, dry summers and rainy winters, and is vulnerable to fires during hot summers?

• Grassland Biome

• Desert Biome

• Chaparral Biome

• Freshwater Biome