Biomes Quiz

A biome is the combination of climate, _________, and animals in a place.

• vegetation

• temperature

• soil

• water

The five biomes listed in the article are _________, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra.

• aquatic

• urban

• mountain

• savanna

Freshwater biomes include lakes, ponds, _________, and streams.

• rivers

• oceans

• deserts

• mountains

Marine biomes include oceans, _________, and estuaries.

• reefs

• deserts

• forests

• mountains

Grasslands are found in all regions of the world except _________.

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

• Antarctica

What type of vegetation grows in this grassland biome?

• cactus and shrubs

• mosses and lichens

• wild grasses and shrubs

• evergreen and deciduous trees

How are animals and plants able to live in a desert biome?

• They do not use any water.

• They use lots of water.

• They adapt to use less water.

• They make their own water.

The _________ is the coldest biome.

• forest

• grassland

• aquatic

• tundra

What adaptations do animals use to survive in the tundra biome?

• Animals have webbed feet.

• Animals have sharp teeth.

• Animals have long necks.

• Animals have fur.

How do the biomes of our Earth affect the way we live?

• They determine the weather we experience.

• They have no effect on our lives.

• They make all places the same.

• They only affect animals.