WorksheetsExploring Nordic Biomes and Adaptations
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which 5 countries are part of the Nordic region?
What is the largest biome found in the Nordic region?
(a)
Which type of trees are most commonly found in the taiga biome?
Oak, birch, and maple
Spruce, fir, and pine
Palm, coconut, and banana
Willow, poplar, and aspen
What adaptation helps the Eurasian lynx survive in the taiga?
Short legs to get stuck in the deep snow
Thick winter coat and large, padded feet
Black fur to stand out on the snow
Fur changes colour over the year
What is Permafrost and which biome do we find it in?
What is a common adaptation of plants in the tundra biome?
Needle-like leaves that trap the snow
Growing low to the ground to stay warm
Shedding leaves in autumn
Large leave that loose heat quickly
What animals coordinates with each other in order to hunt? Pick the two correct answers.
Arctic wolf
Lemming
Orca
Reindeer
What type of trees dominate the deciduous forest in the Nordic region?
Coniferous trees
Broadleaf trees
Tropical trees
Evergreen trees
The (a) hibernates during the winter to conserve energy.
Red fox
Moose
What is a characteristic of the alpine biome in the Nordic region?
Warm temperatures year-round
Thick, nutrient-rich soil
High altitude and very little soil
High humidity
How have alpine goats adapted to the alpine region?
By hibernating during winter
By being able to climb very steep slopes to find vegetation
By storing food for winter
By migrating to lower altitudes
What adaptation helps polar bears survive near Arctic coastlines?
Long legs for wading through snow
Thick layers of fat and fur
Dark-coloured foliage
Seasonal migration
Why is the orca known for its unique hunting ability?
What problems would people living in the Nordic Region face?
What forms a natural border between Norway and Sweden?
A river
A fence
A line of trees
The Scandinavian Mountains
