WorksheetsApes Terrestrial Biomes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Abiotic factors: warm temperatures; seasonal rainfall; compact soil; frequent fires set by lightning • Dominant plants: tall, perennial grasses; sometimes drought-tolerant and fireresistant trees or shrubs
temperate grasslands
Prairies
savanna grass lands
chapparal
Abiotic factors: low precipitation, variable temperatures; soils rich in minerals but poor in organic material • Dominant plants: cacti and other succulents; creosote bush and other plants with short growth cycles
Desert
Tundra
Tropical grassland
Temperate grassland
Look at the following graph to determine biome
Savanna Grassland
Chapparal
Desert
Tundra
Earth’s biomes are divided into _________ biomes, and __________biomes
terrestrial, aquatic
hot, cold
north, south
east, west
What type of biome is pictured?
Tundra
Temperate Rainforest
Grassland
Desert
The most biodiverse biome is:
Taiga
Chaparral
Savanna
Tropical Rainforest
Which of the following biomes has the highest soil nutrient levels?
Woodland/shrubland
Boreal forest
Temperate rainforest
Tropical rainforest
In addition to temperature, a terrestrial biome is defined by
I. annual precipitation.
II. distinctive animal species
III. distinctive plant species.
I, II and III
II and III only
I and III only
I and II only
Which biome covers most of the land mass near Earth's equator?
Desert
Grassland
Tropical rainforest
Temperate forest
Which of the following biomes is primarily inhabited by apes?
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Tundra
Savanna
Apes are most likely to be found in which type of terrestrial biome?
Temperate Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Boreal Forest
Grassland
What is a key characteristic of the biome where apes are commonly found?
High precipitation and dense vegetation
Low precipitation and sparse vegetation
Cold temperatures and permafrost
Seasonal droughts and grasslands
Which biome provides the most suitable habitat for the majority of ape species?
Tundra
Desert
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Grassland
In which biome would you expect to find a high diversity of primate species, including apes?
Savanna
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Boreal Forest
Which of the following factors is crucial for the survival of apes in their natural habitat?
Abundant water sources
Extreme temperatures
Sparse vegetation
Low humidity
