Terrestrial Biomes Quiz (Spanish)

How do climate and biotic factors differ among terrestrial biomes?

• They are the same in all biomes

• They vary depending on the biome

• They only differ in aquatic biomes

• They are irrelevant to biomes

The main source of energy for terrestrial biomes is (a)  

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Water

• Soil

What is the focus of Lesson 2 in the document?

• Marine ecosystems

• Terrestrial biomes

• Urban development

• Space exploration

What is the condition of the atmosphere in a specific place and time called?

• Climate

• Weather

• Latitude

• Temperature

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the climate?

• Type of soil

• Terrain characteristics

• Winds

• Ocean currents

In which regions does the Boreal/Taiga biome extend?

• South America and Africa

• North America, Europe, and Asia

• Australia and Antarctica

• Central America and the Caribbean

On which continents do deserts exist?

• On all continents except Europe

• Only in Africa and Asia

• Only in North America and Australia

• Only in South America and Antarctica

Deserts typically receive (a)   of rain per year.

• less than 10 inches

• 10 to 20 inches

• 20 to 30 inches

• more than 30 inches

What is the climate like in tropical rainforests?

• Cold with little rain

• Warm temperatures and lots of rain throughout the year

• Hot and dry with occasional rain

• Temperate with seasonal snow

Match the following descriptions with the type of vegetation they describe in Tropical Rain Forests.

• Vegetation found in savannas and grasslands

• Tall trees covered with mosses, ferns, and orchids

• Forms the canopy in Tropical Rain Forests

• Short grasses and shrubs

• Vegetation typical of arid regions

• Mangroves and salt-tolerant trees

• Vegetation found in coastal areas with saline water

• Cacti and desert plants