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Worksheets13.3 Characteristics of Biomes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following factors does NOT influence climate?
Distance from the equator
Altitude
Type of soil
Distance from the sea
What determines which plant and animal species can survive in a particular biome?
Soil type and water availability
Temperature and rainfall patterns
Human activity and pollution levels
Latitude and longitude
What is a rain shadow?
A region that receives heavy rainfall
The leeward side of a mountain that receives less precipitation
The windward side of a mountain that receives more precipitation
A type of cloud that forms over mountains
How much does the temperature fall for every 100-metre increase in elevation?
0.25 °C
0.50 °C
0.65 °C
1.00 °C
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Elbrus
Mount McKinley
Why are areas at the poles much cooler than areas at the equator?
The poles receive more direct sunlight
The sun's rays are spread over a larger area at the poles
The poles are closer to the sun
The poles have more vegetation
What happens when cold ocean currents flow close to a warm land mass?
Increased rainfall
Formation of deserts
Higher humidity
Increased vegetation
Which of the following factors determine the characteristics of soil?
Temperature, rainfall, and vegetation
Temperature, rainfall, and bedrock composition
Rainfall, vegetation, and air movement
Bedrock composition, air movement, and temperature
Why does Perth receive less rainfall than Sydney?
Perth is located at a higher latitude
Sydney has more vegetation
Cold ocean currents flow off the coast of Western Australia
Sydney is closer to the equator
What are the different soil layers referred to as?
Strata
Horizons
Levels
Tiers
Which regions generally receive more precipitation?
High latitude regions
Low latitude regions
Mid latitude regions
Equatorial regions
What is a key factor in determining the rate of soil development?
Soil color
Soil texture
Temperature and precipitation patterns
Soil pH
Why is soil more abundant in biomes with high temperatures and high moisture?
Because of slower erosion of bedrock
Because of rapid erosion of bedrock and faster decomposition of organic matter
Because of less organic matter
Because of lower nutrient content
The major influence on biomes is climate.
True
False
Geographical features have an influence on climate.
True
False
Latitude (distance from the equator) is not an important factor in determining climate.
True
False
Climate plays a role in determining the characteristics of soil.
True
False
Which two of the following statements are correct?
Windward describes the side of the mountain range that faces the moist prevailing winds.
Windward describes the side of the mountain range that faces away from the moist prevailing winds.
Leeward describes the side of the mountain range that faces the moist prevailing winds.
Leeward describes the side of the mountain range that faces away from the moist prevailing winds.
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