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Terrestrial Biome Retest

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Terrestrial biomes are defined mainly by their

a)

precipitation, temperature, vegetation

b)

vegetation, animal life, temperature

c)

temperature and elevation

d)

temperature only

2.
Look at the following graph to determine biome
a)
Savanna Grassland
b)
Chapparal
c)
Desert
d)
Tundra
3.
Earth’s biomes are divided into _________ biomes, and __________biomes
a)
terrestrial, aquatic
b)
hot, cold
c)
north, south
d)
east, west
4.

The biome shown in the climatogram above would best be described as a:

a)

temperate deciduous forest

b)

desert

c)

tundra

d)

tropical rain forest

5.
Terrestrial biomes are defined mainly by their
a)
climate & plants
b)
climate & animals
c)
animals & plants
d)
climate only
6.
Abiotic factors: hot and wet year-round; thin, nutrient-poor soils • Dominant plants: broad-leaved evergreen trees; ferns; large woody vines and climbing plants;  orchids and bromeliads
a)
Taiga 
b)
Temperate Rain Forest
c)
Temperate Deciduous Forest
d)
Tropical Rain forest
7.
The kangaroo rat is able to get all of the water it needs through it's food and therefore, never needs to drink liquid. This animal has adapted to survive in which biome that rains less than 2 inches a year?
a)
Forest
b)
Tundra
c)
Desert
d)
Grassland
8.
One characteristic feature of the tundra is that only the surface thaws in the summer and refreezes in the winter, leaving a permanently frozen subsoil. This characteristic is known as 
a)
Hoarfrost
b)
Glaciation
c)
Permafrost
d)
Crystallization 
9.

Which animal would you most likely not find living in the Tundra or Taiga.

a)

Polar bear

b)

Owl

c)

Elk

d)

Snake

10.

What does biodiversity mean?

a)

Only one species in an area.

b)

The different amount of species in an area

c)

All abiotic life

d)

Nitrogen fixation

11.
Animals in the tundra have had to make which of the following adaptations to survive?
a)
Heavier fur and hibernation
b)
Increased speed
c)
Increased food intake
d)
Specialized senses
12.

1. What are the two most significant abiotic factors that influence what type of biome is found in a geographic area?

a)

Wind speed and Humidity

b)

Humidity level Precipitation

c)

Average precipitation and temperature

13.

Based on the climate graph shown, what type of biome Iquitos?

a)

Tropical grassland

b)

Tropical rainforest

c)

Deciduous forest

d)

Tundra

14.

A new species is discovered in a moderately warm climate. Its diet is primarily small vegetarian. Large carnivorous birds are its main predators. The creature has sharp claws to dig tunnels to escape from carnivores. In which biome will this new species thrive?

a)

savanna

b)

desert

c)

rainforest

d)

taiga

15.

Many types of animals like the bear store up fat during the warm summer months and then hibernate during the cold winter months. Hibernation is a common adaptation of animals in which biome?

a)

savanna

b)

temperate deciduous forest

c)

tropical rain forest

d)

desert

16.

Due to fairly constant rain and high temperatures, the vegetation in the rainforest is very dense.

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps plants win the battle for sunlight on the forest floor?

a)

Vines that climb trees

b)

Grasses that grow in clumps

c)

Leaves that are needle-like

d)

Trees that are cone-shaped

17.

A tree called the Creosote has a taste and smell that animals find unpleasant. It has leaves that close in the day to keep in water and open at night to absorb moisture. Its leaves also grow close to the stem to reduce water evaporation. This plant also has dual root systems that tap deep into the underground water and radial roots that collect surface water. Which of the following statements is true based on the paragraph above?

a)

The Creosote tree is well adapted for the desert biome and its lack of rainfall.

b)

Due to the type of leaves found on the Creosote tree, this tree most likely thrives in the savanna.

c)

The dual root systems of the Creosote tree would help it to survive in the tundra.

d)

The Creosote tree is most likely found in the rainforest because it has adapted to conserve water.

18.

Which of the following organisms has an adaptation that will allow it to survive in the tundra?

a)

Mammals with thin fur that allows them to get rid of heat efficiently.

b)

Plants that have broad leaves to capture sunlight and long roots to capture water.

c)

Reptiles with long tongues with sticky pads for catching flying insects.

d)

Grasses with shallow roots and the ability to grow quickly when moisture is rarely present.

19.

A new species of animal that can tolerate drought has been found. These animals graze in herds and like grasses with high silica content.


Which biome does this animal MOST LIKELY inhabit?

a)

taiga

b)

savanna

c)

temperate deciduous forest

d)

desert

20.
Which of the following is not a decomposer
a)
Vulture
b)
Fungus
c)
Worm
d)
Bacteria