Understanding Biomes and Ecosystems in Australia

What are the two main categories of biomes?

• Forest and Desert

• Tropical and Temperate

• Aquatic and Terrestrial

• Marine and Grassland

Which continent is the flattest and second driest?

• Antarctica

• South America

• Australia

• Africa

What type of leaves do eucalypt-dominated sclerophyll forests have?

• Broad and flat

• Hard and spiky

• Soft and needle-like

• Round and smooth

Which animal is commonly found in dry sclerophyll forests?

• Elephant

• Polar Bear

• Penguin

• Koala

What percentage of Australia's land area is covered by rainforests?

• 5%

• 10%

• 0.5%

• 15%

Where are temperate rainforests found in Australia?

• Central Australia

• Southeastern Australia and Western Tasmania

• Western Australia

• Northern Territory

What is a characteristic feature of Eucalypt Woodlands?

• Sandy soil

• Dense canopy

• High rainfall

• Fewer and shorter trees

What is the dominant vegetation in the grassland biome?

• Shrubs

• Tall trees

• Grasses

• Cacti

What percentage of mainland Australia is arid or semi-arid desert?

• 30%

• 70%

• 90%

• 50%

Which insect is dominant in the spinifex grasslands?

• Bees

• Butterflies

• Mosquitoes

• Ants