Vegetation Regions Quiz

What determines vegetation regions?

• Only elevation

• Only temperature

• Climate, soil, and elevation

• Only soil type

Where do forests typically occur?

• In areas with plenty of rain

• In deserts

• In dry grasslands

• In tundra regions

What type of tree has needles instead of leaves?

• Pine tree

• Birch tree

• Oak tree

• Maple tree

What is underbrush?

• Dense growth of shrubs and vines

• Open grassland

• Desert plants

• Tall trees

Which animal is commonly found in North American forests?

• Moose

• Desert tortoise

• Bison

• Kangaroo rat

What type of vegetation is found in grasslands?

• Moss

• Cacti

• Short grasses

• Tall trees

What type of plants are found in deserts?

• Grasses and ferns

• Tall trees

• Moss and algae

• Cactuses and shrubs

What is a characteristic of tundra regions?

• Dense forests

• Hot temperatures

• Always frozen ground

• High rainfall

Which animal is adapted to cold tundra conditions?

• Desert tortoise

• Arctic fox

• Kangaroo rat

• Bison

What type of leaves do oak trees have?

• Needles

• Lobed leaves

• Flat leaves

• No leaves