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WorksheetsNat Geo Biomeshttps://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a biome?
A classification of soil types
A type of aquatic ecosystem
A large community of vegetation and wildlife adapted to a specific climate
A small community of wildlife
How many major types of biomes are there?
Three
Five
Seven
Ten
Which biome is characterized by a salt content of less than one percent in its bodies of water?
Tundra
Freshwater biomes
Desert
Marine biomes
What type of grasslands are found closer to the equator?
Steppes
Prairies
Temperate grasslands
Savannas
Which forest biome is known for having the coldest and driest climate?
Temperate forests
Rainforests
Boreal forests
Tropical forests
Deserts typically receive less than how many centimeters of rainfall per year?
75 centimeters
50 centimeters
25 centimeters
10 centimeters
What is permafrost?
A biome near the equator
A type of precipitation
A frozen layer under the soil surface
A type of desert
Which biome covers about one-third of the Earth?
Forests
Deserts
Grasslands
Aquatic biomes
What is the primary vegetation in tundras?
Shrubs, grasses, mosses, and lichens
Cacti
Bamboo
Tall trees
Which of the following is NOT a category of desert?
Hot and dry
Semiarid
Tropical
Coastal
