Exploring Earth's Biomes and Climate

Which of the following is a type of biome?

• Desert

• Ocean

• Mountain

• City

What is the primary factor that determines the distribution of biomes across the Earth?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Population

How does latitude affect climate?

• Higher latitudes receive more sunlight, making them warmer.

• Lower latitudes receive less sunlight, making them cooler.

• Higher latitudes receive less sunlight, making them cooler.

• Latitude has no effect on climate.

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on climate?

• It causes the Earth to have a uniform climate.

• It leads to the changing seasons.

• It has no effect on the climate.

• It causes the Earth to be warmer at the poles.

Which of the following best describes the difference between climate and weather?

• Climate is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather is the long-term average.

• Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average.

• Climate and weather are the same.

• Weather is predictable, while climate is not.

Which biome is characterised by having the highest biodiversity?

• Tundra

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Grassland

Which biome is typically found at high latitudes?

• Savanna

• Tundra

• Temperate Forest

• Desert

How does the Earth's tilt affect the length of day and night?

• It causes day and night to be equal in length everywhere on Earth.

• It causes variation in day and night length throughout the year.

• It has no effect on day and night length.

• It causes longer nights at the equator.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences biome distribution?

• Soil type

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Human activity

What is the main characteristic of a temperate forest biome?

• High temperatures and low rainfall

• Moderate temperatures and high rainfall

• Low temperatures and high rainfall

• High temperatures and high rainfall