Biome Review

What is a deciduous forest?

• A biome where trees lose their leaves in the fall and regrow them in the spring.

• A type of forest that remains green all year round.

• A forest primarily composed of coniferous trees.

• A biome characterized by permanent ice and snow.

What is a grassland biome?

• A biome characterized by flat terrain and dominated by grasses, often home to animals like prairie dogs.

• A wetland area with a high concentration of trees and shrubs.

• A desert region with minimal vegetation and extreme temperatures.

• A mountainous region with a variety of flora and fauna.

What is a tropical rain forest?

• A warm, moist biome that receives high rainfall and is home to a vast diversity of plants and animals.

• A cold, dry biome with little vegetation and extreme temperature variations.

• A temperate region characterized by seasonal changes and moderate rainfall.

• A desert biome with sparse vegetation and high temperatures.

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What is the significance of soil quality in a biome?

• Soil quality determines the climate of a biome.

• Soil quality affects the types of plants that can grow in a biome, which in turn influences the entire ecosystem.

• Soil quality has no impact on the biome's wildlife.

• Soil quality is only important for agricultural purposes.

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What is a tundra biome?

• A warm, forested area with diverse wildlife.

• A cold, treeless area with low-growing vegetation, often found in polar regions.

• A desert region with high temperatures and little rainfall.

• A tropical rainforest with high humidity and dense trees.

What is the role of temperature in a biome?

• Temperature determines the amount of rainfall in a biome.

• Temperature is an abiotic factor that influences the types of organisms that can live in a biome.

• Temperature has no effect on the organisms in a biome.

• Temperature only affects the soil quality in a biome.

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What is the food chain?

• A sequence of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food, starting from producers like plants to consumers like animals.

• A cycle of nutrients in the soil that supports plant growth.

• A list of all the animals in a specific habitat.

• A method of cooking food that involves layering ingredients.

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What is the importance of grasses in a grassland biome?

• Grasses are the dominant vegetation in grasslands, providing food and habitat for many herbivores and other wildlife.

• Grasses are primarily used for making paper and other products.

• Grasses have no significant role in the ecosystem of grasslands.

• Grasses are mainly decorative plants that do not support wildlife.

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What is 'Tornado Alley'?

• A region in the United States known for its frequent tornadoes, often associated with grassland biomes.

• A type of tornado that occurs in urban areas.

• A weather phenomenon that only occurs in the summer months.

• A term used to describe areas with high rainfall.

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What are coral reefs?

• Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, providing habitat for diverse marine life.

• Large floating islands made of seaweed and algae.

• Artificial structures built by humans to promote marine tourism.

• Rocky formations found only in shallow waters.