Forest Biome Quiz

What percentage of Earth's total land surface is covered by forests?

• 31%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

Which type of forest is known for having no breaks in the canopy?

• Desert forest

• Boreal forest

• Tropical forest

• Temperate forest

What is the main role of the canopy layer in a forest?

• Provides shelter for large animals

• Produces seeds

• Stores water

• Captures sunlight for photosynthesis

What is deforestation?

• Destruction of forested areas

• Planting new trees

• Building new roads

• Protecting wildlife

Which type of forest is home to the most biodiversity?

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate forest

• Taiga forest

• Boreal forest

What is a characteristic feature of many tropical rainforest trees?

• Short height

• Buttress roots

• Thick bark

• Needle-like leaves

Which type of plant was dominant in the forests during the Jurassic Period?

• Angiosperms

• Conifers

• Mosses

• Ferns

Which layer of the forest is home to the largest animals?

• Forest floor

• Canopy

• Emergent layer

• Understory

Which forest biome is characterized by trees that lose their leaves each autumn?

• Mangrove forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Boreal forest

• Temperate deciduous forest

What is the primary type of tree found in boreal forests?

• Broadleaf trees

• Coniferous trees

• Palm trees

• Bamboo