Ecosystems Biodiversity and Management Quiz

In which biome is the Sun's energy concentrated, making it hot during the day?

• Tundra biome

• Desert biome

• Boreal biome

• Temperate grasslands

Which biome is found within the Arctic circle with little energy from the Sun?

• Tropical rainforest

• Tundra biome

• Temperate forests

• Desert biome

Where is the tropical rainforest biome typically found?

• Arctic circle

• Tropics

• Mid-latitudes

• High latitudes

Which biome is mostly in the tropics and is hot all year but always with a dry season?

• Boreal biome

• Tundra biome

• Tropical grassland

• Temperate forests

Which of the following is a food resource from the biosphere?

• Iron ore

• Straw for roofing

• Fruits, nuts, and berries

• Animal dung mixed with clay

What is an example of an energy resource from the biosphere?

• Aloe plant

• Trees (wood)

• Iron ore

• Water moving through organisms

What is a mineral resource from the biosphere?

• Silver

• Timber for construction

• Animal dung

• Water

Which ecosystem is characterized by heather woodland and peat bogs?

• Wetlands

• Woodlands

• Heaths

• Moorlands

Which ecosystem includes ancient woodlands like birch and oak?

• Wetlands

• Woodlands

• Moorlands

• Heaths

How does wind energy benefit the UK marine ecosystem?

• Destroys wildlife habitats

• Provides jobs in the fishing industry

• Reduces the UK's reliance on fossil fuels

• Damages food chains