17.2-Climate Zones and Biomes Quiz

What is the primary factor that determines the climate zones on Earth?

• Latitude
• Altitude
• Vegetation
• Soil type

Which climate classification system is commonly used to categorize climate zones?

• Köppen
• Thornthwaite
• Holdridge
• Trewartha

What type of biome is characterized by high biodiversity and dense vegetation?

• Savanna
• Tropical Rainforest
• Desert
• Taiga

How do organisms in similar biomes adapt despite being different species?

• They evolve into the same species
• They share genetic material
• They adapt to similar environmental challenges
• They migrate to similar areas

What is a defining characteristic of the Tropical Wet climate?

• Low temperatures year-round
• High annual rainfall
• Seasonal droughts
• Cold winters

Which biome is typically found in areas with a Dry Summer Subtropical climate?

• Tundra
• Chaparral
• Savanna
• Tropical Rainforest

What is permafrost?

• A type of vegetation
• A layer of permanently frozen ground
• A climate zone
• A type of desert

Why are polar regions not classified as deserts despite low precipitation?

• They have high evaporation rates
• They receive some summer rainfall
• They have high biodiversity
• They are too cold for vegetation

Which factor is NOT a major influence on climate?

• Latitude
• Altitude
• Soil type
• Prevailing winds

What is a microclimate?

• A climate zone with extreme temperatures
• A small area with different climate conditions
• A type of biome
• A climate classification system