Biomes!

What does climate describe?

• The daily weather conditions in an area.

• The average weather conditions in an area over time.

• The amount of precipitation an area receives.

• The average temperature of an area.

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a tropical rainforest?

• Dry, extremely hot, with very little vegetation.

• Hot all year round with less dense vegetation and lower animal diversity.

• Warm and humid, with high precipitation year-round and dense vegetation.

• Mild winters and cool summers, dominated by trees that lose their leaves in fall.

How do tropical grasslands differ from tropical rainforests?

• Tropical grasslands are colder and have more precipitation.

• Tropical grasslands have denser vegetation and higher animal diversity.

• Tropical grasslands have less precipitation, less dense vegetation, and lower animal diversity.

• Tropical grasslands are found further from the equator than tropical rainforests.

Which of these animals is commonly found in a temperate forest?

• Camels

• Hyenas

• Monkeys

• Squirrels

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What is the dominant vegetation in temperate grasslands?

• Evergreen coniferous trees

• Scattered shrubs

• Grasses

• Short trees

What type of trees are dominant in boreal forests?

• Deciduous trees

• Evergreen coniferous trees

• Palm trees

• Fruit trees

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Tundra biome?

• Deep, fertile soil

• Abundant rainfall

• Permafrost

• 24 hours of daylight year-round

What is a unique characteristic of the Polar Ice biome regarding vegetation?

• It has dense forests

• It contains no vegetation

• It is dominated by grasses

• It has scattered shrubs