WorksheetsBiology 4.4 - Land Biomes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A group of terrestrial communities that covers a large area and is characterized by certain soil and climate conditions and particular types of plants and animals.
a)
A biome
b)
An ecosystem
c)
A community
d)
A population
2.
Organisms within each biome can be characterized by _____________ that enable them to live and reproduce successfully in the environment.
a)
adaptations
b)
niches
c)
resources
d)
princliples
3.
In a tropical rain forest, the layer formed by the leafy tops of tall trees is called the ____________ and the layer of shorter trees and vines is called the ____________.
a)
canopy; understory
b)
understory; canopy
c)
top; middle
d)
green; brown
4.
What does a climate diagram summarize?
a)
A region's climate, including temperature and precipitation.
b)
A region's climate, including number of species and biomass.
c)
A region's climate, including water depth and volume.
d)
A region's climate, including elevation and illumination.
5.
What does the line plot on a climate diagram show?
a)
Average Temperature
b)
Average Precipitation
c)
Average Depth
d)
Average Illumination
6.
What do the vertical bars on a climate diagram show?
a)
Average Temperature
b)
Average Precipitation
c)
Average Depth
d)
Average Illumination
7.
What is the x-axis on the climate diagram show?
a)
Month of the year
b)
Day of the week
c)
Quarter of the year
d)
MAM & SON
8.
This type of biome is warm year-round with wet and dry seasons and has rich soil.
a)
Tropical dry forest
b)
Tropical rain forest
c)
Boreal forest
d)
Deciduous forest
9.
This type of biome is hot and wet year round with nutrient poor soil.
a)
Tropical dry forest
b)
Tropical rain forest
c)
Boreal forest
d)
Deciduous forest
10.
This type of biome has long cold winters, short mild summers, moderate precipitation, and acidic nutrient poor soil.
a)
Tropical dry forest
b)
Tropical rain forest
c)
Boreal forest
d)
Deciduous forest
11.
This type of biome is cold, has long cold winters and short soggy summers and has permafrost.
a)
Savannah
b)
Temperate grasslands
c)
Tundra
d)
Wetlands
12.
This type of biome has warm to hot summers, cold winters, and fertile soil.
a)
Savannah
b)
Temperate grasslands
c)
Tundra
d)
Wetlands
13.
This type of biome has low precipitation with variable temperatures, the days are hot and the nights are cold.
a)
Savannah
b)
Desert
c)
Tundra
d)
Wetlands
14.
What is the main cause for variation of abiotic and biotic conditions on a mountain?
a)
Elevation
b)
Location
c)
Valley depth
d)
Color
15.
A scientist is wanting to conduct an experiment to determine which organisms might be found in a particular biological system. Which of the following is a good question that could be investigated?
a)
How do the environmental factors of a population affect the adaptations seen in the ecosystems?
b)
How do the environmental factors of an ecosystem affect the adaptations seen in the communities?
c)
How do the environmental factors of a population affect the adaptations seen in the communities?
d)
How do the environmental factors of communities affect the adaptations seen in the ecosystems?
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