Forests - Post Assessment

Which of the following best describes the world's forest biomes?

• They are all located near the equator and have similar climates.

• They vary greatly in climate, vegetation, and wildlife.

• They are all characterized by cold temperatures and coniferous trees.

• They are all found in mountainous regions.

Which of the following best describes plant and animal adaptations in each kind of forest?

• Plants and animals have no specific adaptations in forests.

• Plants and animals have adaptations specific to their forest environment.

• Only animals have adaptations in forests, not plants.

• Only plants have adaptations in forests, not animals.

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A Tropical Rainforest is:

• A dry and arid region with little vegetation

• A dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall

• A cold and icy region with little plant life

• A grassland with scattered trees and shrubs

Temperate forests are characterized by which of the following features?

• High biodiversity and warm climate

• Cold climate with coniferous trees

• Moderate climate with deciduous trees

• Arid conditions with sparse vegetation

Deciduous forests are characterized by trees that:

• Keep their leaves all year round

• Shed their leaves annually

• Have needle-like leaves

• Grow in desert regions

Taiga is a type of:

• Desert

• Grassland

• Forest

• Wetland

Imagine walking through a rainforest. Which of the following sensations might you experience?

• The sound of raindrops hitting leaves

• The smell of fresh paint

• The sight of skyscrapers

• The taste of salty ocean water

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Where do tropical rainforests occur?

• In equatorial regions

• In polar regions

• In desert areas

• In temperate zones

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True or False: Tropical rainforests have rich soil due to the profusion of plants.

• True

• False

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Which of the following conditions are ideal for growing plants in tropical rainforests?

• Cold and dry

• Warm and wet

• Hot and arid

• Cool and moist

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