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Intro to Biomes and Longitude/Latitude

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the relevance of longitude and latitude in relation to biomes?

a)

Longitude and latitude help determine the geographical distribution of different biomes around the world.

b)

Longitude and latitude determine the elevation of biomes.

c)

Longitude and latitude determine the temperature of biomes.

d)

Longitude and latitude have no relevance to biomes.

2.

How do longitude and latitude affect the climate of different biomes?

a)

Longitude and latitude affect the climate of different biomes by determining the amount of rainfall.

b)

Longitude and latitude have no effect on the climate of different biomes.

c)

Longitude and latitude affect the climate of different biomes by determining the types of plants that can grow.

d)

Longitude and latitude affect the climate of different biomes by determining the amount of sunlight an area receives.

3.

Why is it important to understand longitude and latitude when studying biomes?

a)

To determine the population density of different biomes.

b)

To study the climate patterns of different biomes.

c)

To understand the biodiversity of different biomes.

d)

To locate and map different biomes on Earth.

4.

What are the major biomes that can be found at the equator?

a)

Mediterranean, chaparral, and desert

b)

Temperate rainforest, temperate seasonal forest, and temperate grassland

c)

Tropical rainforest, tropical seasonal forest/savanna, and tropical grassland/savanna

d)

Desert, tundra, and taiga

5.

How does latitude affect the types of plants and animals found in a biome?

a)

Latitude affects the types of plants and animals found in a biome by determining the soil composition of an area.

b)

Latitude affects the types of plants and animals found in a biome by determining the amount of rainfall an area receives.

c)

Latitude has no effect on the types of plants and animals found in a biome.

d)

Latitude affects the types of plants and animals found in a biome by determining the amount of sunlight and temperature an area receives.

6.

Explain how to read a map using longitude and latitude coordinates.

a)

Understand the concept of longitude and latitude and locate the given coordinates on the map grid.

b)

Count the number of lines on the map grid to find the coordinates.

c)

Use a compass to determine the longitude and latitude coordinates.

d)

Look for landmarks on the map to identify the longitude and latitude coordinates.

7.

What is the difference between longitude and latitude?

a)

Longitude measures the distance from the equator, while latitude measures the distance from the prime meridian.

b)

Longitude measures north-south, while latitude measures east-west.

c)

Longitude measures the distance from the North Pole, while latitude measures the distance from the South Pole.

d)

Longitude measures east-west, while latitude measures north-south.

8.

How do longitude and latitude lines help in locating specific biomes on a map?

a)

Longitude and latitude lines are only used for navigation purposes and have no relevance to locating biomes on a map.

b)

Longitude and latitude lines provide the coordinates of a specific location, allowing us to pinpoint the geographical location of specific biomes on a map.

c)

Longitude and latitude lines only provide information about the climate of a specific location, not the biomes.

d)

Longitude and latitude lines have no impact on locating specific biomes on a map.

9.

What are the coordinates of the North and South Poles in terms of longitude and latitude?

a)

0 degrees North latitude and 0 degrees South latitude

b)

180 degrees North latitude and 180 degrees South latitude

c)

45 degrees North latitude and 45 degrees South latitude

d)

90 degrees North latitude and 90 degrees South latitude

10.

Why do some biomes only exist within specific latitude ranges?

a)

Biomes within specific latitude ranges are determined by the proximity to the equator.

b)

Factors such as temperature, precipitation, and sunlight vary with latitude, creating different environmental conditions that support specific types of vegetation and wildlife.

c)

Biomes only exist within specific latitude ranges due to the rotation of the Earth.

d)

The Earth's magnetic field affects the distribution of biomes within specific latitude ranges.

11.

Which climate zone is #1?

a)

Tropical Rain Forest

b)

Desert

c)

Grassland

d)

Tundra

12.

Which number represents Tropical Rain Forest?

a)

1

b)

5

c)

10

d)

8

13.

A climate zone is

a)

Something on the air conditioner in my house

b)

An area/region that shares the same climate features

c)

A special defense in basketball

d)

Something I should have learned in Global Issues with Mr. Matt, but I was too busy updating my status on Instagram!

14.
What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
a)
polar, temperate, tropical
b)
tropical, temperate, polar
c)
temperate, polar, tropical
15.
A polar climate is?
a)
warm and cool
b)
consistently moderate
c)
consistently cool
d)
consistently warm
16.
A temperate climate is?
a)
consistently cool
b)
consistently warm
c)
consistently moderate
d)
warm and cool
17.

What are the characteristics of a desert climate?

a)

Cold & Dry

b)

Hot & Dry

c)

Dry only, less than 10 inches of precipitation per year

d)

Cactus filled

18.
Which climate is absolutely freezing and supports zero life?
a)
Subarctic
b)
Tundra
c)
Desert
d)
Ice Cap
19.

Which one of the following is a tropical region with wet and dry seasons?

a)

savanna

b)

tundra

c)

boreal

d)

desert

20.

Which one of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a)

Methane

b)

CO2

c)

Water Vapor

d)

Nitrogen

21.

La Nina is a result of the jet stream moving___________.

a)

Northward

b)

Southward

c)

Eastward

d)

Westward

22.

Upward movement of deep, cool ocean water to mix with warm water is known as which?

a)

El Nino

b)

Upwelling

c)

Climate

d)

Ocean Acidification

23.

Which best describes a marine climate?

a)

warm winters and cool summers

b)

warm year-round

c)

cool year-round

d)

cold winters and hot summers