Biomes

What is the primary difference between a biome and a habitat?

• A biome is a specific home for an animal, while a habitat is a large region.

• A biome is a large region with a certain climate and type of life, while a habitat is a specific home within that biome.

• Biomes are only found on land, while habitats are only found in water.

• Habitats are always hot and dry, while biomes are always cold.

Which type of forest is characterized by four seasons and trees that lose their leaves in the fall?

• Rainforests

• Coniferous forests

• Deciduous forests

• Evergreen forests

What is a key characteristic of all deserts, regardless of temperature?

• They are always hot.

• They are very dry places.

• They are found near the North Pole.

• They are filled with evergreen trees.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why biomes are important?

• They support thousands of plants and animals.

• They help control Earth's climate.

• They are home to people.

• They are all exactly the same.