Biomes: Forests Mini Review

Tropical rainforests are located near the equator and get at least how many inches of rain a year.

• 50

• 89

• 75

• 23

There are 4 major biomes we'll be learning in class. What biome did we just learn last Wednesday?

• desert

• forest

• tundra

• grassland

What are the different types of forests we just covered in this lesson? Choose more than 1 answer.

• tropical rainforest

• savannah

• taiga

• temperate forest

3 major rainforests can be found in these 3 regions. What are they?

• Africa

• Southeast Asia

• Europe

• South America

The rainforest is divided into 3 layers. What are they?

• habitat

• canopy

• forest floor

• understory

What is the weather/temperature like in the rainforest?

• cold and snowy

• humid and warm

• dry and wet

• hot and sunny

Why did the word "temperate" in temperate forest got its name?

• Because it means 'deep and dark'.

• Because it means 'shallow but steady'.

• Because it means 'flat and sturdy'.

• Because it means ‘not extremes, or in moderation’.

Unlike the tropical rainforest, the temperate forest has 4 seasons. What are they?

• spring

• autumn

• winter

• rainy

• summer

Which type of forest is the coldest?

• temperate

• tropical

• taiga

How do animals that live in the taiga can survive cold winters?

• They are cold blooded creatures.

• They camouflage themselves from being seen.

• They have thick fur and sharp claws.

• They have a 50/50 vision in which they can see both day and night.