BIOMES

What is the TUNDRA biome known for?

• Evergreen forests and fire seasons
• Tropical trees and rainfall
• A vast treeless plain with permafrost
• Hot summers and spiny shrubs

Answer explanation

The tundra is a treeless region with permafrost found in Arctic areas.

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What is permafrost?

• Ice that forms on lakes during winter
• Permanently frozen soil under the ground
• A cold layer of rainwater
• A type of moss found in forests

Answer explanation

Permafrost refers to ground that remains completely frozen year-round.

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Which biome has the most biodiversity and lush plant growth?

• Marine biome
• Cold desert
• Tropical Rainforest
• Savannah Grassland

Answer explanation

Tropical rainforests have warm climates and support the most biodiversity on Earth.

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What kind of forest has trees that shed their leaves in the fall?

• Shrubland
• Temperate Deciduous Forest
• Tropical Seasonal Forest
• Taiga

Answer explanation

Temperate deciduous forests are known for trees that lose their leaves in fall.

Which biome is cool and humid, with mossy trees and ferns on the forest floor?

• Temperate Rain Forest
• Tundra
• Taiga
• Savannah

Answer explanation

Temperate rain forests have high humidity and moss-covered trees.

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Which biome has scattered trees across flat land and large animals like lions?

• Tundra
• Tropical Rainforest
• Savannah Grassland
• Shrubland

Answer explanation

Savannahs are grasslands with scattered trees and distinct wet/dry seasons.

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What kind of trees dominate the Taiga (Boreal Forest)?

hint: cone-iferous trees

• Palm and oak
• Fir, spruce, and pine
• Maple and birch
• Cactus and grass

Answer explanation

Taiga forests are filled with coniferous trees like fir, spruce, and pine.

Which biome has deep, nutrient-rich soil that supports many grasses?

• Cold desert
• Temperate Grassland
• Tundra
• Shrubland

Answer explanation

Temperate grasslands are known for rich soil and lots of grasses.

The ​ (a)   biome is known for a dry midlatitude climate and spiny evergreen shrubs?

• Chapparal
• Taiga
• Temperate Rainforest
• Freshwater Ecosystem

Answer explanation

Shrublands, like chaparral, have dry summers and thorny plants.

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What describes a Hot Desert?

• Cold winters, warm summers, and low rain
• Hot temperatures, dry air, and few plants
• High rainfall and lush forests
• Snowy plains with mosses

Answer explanation

Hot deserts are very dry with high temperatures and little vegetation.