Review of Biomes Around the World

Which is the best definition of "desert biome"?

• A desert biome is a region with constant snowfall and freezing temperatures.
• A desert biome is a region with low rainfall, extreme temperatures, and minimal vegetation.
• A desert biome is characterized by high humidity and moderate temperatures.
• A desert biome is a lush area with abundant rainfall and diverse wildlife.

Which is the best definition of "tundra biome"?

• A cold, treeless region with low vegetation, characterized by permafrost and short growing seasons.
• A mountainous region with heavy snowfall and no vegetation.
• A desert region with high temperatures and little vegetation.
• A warm, forested area with abundant wildlife and tall trees.

Which is the best definition of "permafrost"?

• A type of frozen water found in glaciers.
• A layer of soil that is always warm and moist.
• A geological formation that melts every summer.
• A layer of soil or rock that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years.

Which is the best definition of "taiga biome"?

• A biome characterized by coniferous forests, cold climate, and long winters, primarily found in northern regions.
• A desert biome with sparse vegetation and high temperatures.
• A tropical rainforest characterized by high humidity and diverse species.
• A grassland biome with warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall.

Which is the best definition of "grassland biome"?

• A biome primarily consisting of dense forests and high rainfall.
• A desert region characterized by sand dunes and extreme temperatures.
• A biome characterized by open spaces dominated by less by trees and more by grasses, and moderate rainfall.

• A wetland area dominated by aquatic plants and high humidity.

Which is the best definition of "temperate subtropics biome"?

• A biome characterized by extreme temperatures and minimal vegetation.
• A region with constant rainfall and tropical plants only.
• An area with harsh winters and no distinct seasons.
• A biome with mild temperatures, distinct seasons, and diverse vegetation, including deciduous and evergreen species.

Which is the best definition of "Mediterranean biome"?

• A biome characterized by cold winters and hot, humid summers.
• A biome characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, supporting diverse flora and fauna.
• A region with consistent rainfall throughout the year and no distinct seasons.
• An area dominated by tropical rainforests and high humidity.

Which is the best definition of "tropical rainforest biome"?

• A coastal area with salty air and limited plant diversity.
• A dry region with sparse vegetation and extreme temperatures.
• A cold climate with heavy snowfall and coniferous trees.
• A biome with high rainfall, warm temperatures, and diverse flora and fauna.

Match the best pairs.

• you would find this in a tundra

• canopy

• example of taiga

• Congo

• you would find this in a rainforest

• permafrost

• example of rainforest

• boreal forest

• example of grassland

• savannah

Match the best pairs.

• example of rainforest

• understory

• you would find this in a rainforest

• the American Great Plains

• example of grassland

• reindeer

• example of taiga

• jungles of Vietnam

• you would find this in a tundra

• evergreen forests of northern Canada