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COLD BIOMES TEST REVIEW S25

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Biomes are mainly determined by _____ and ____.

a)

temperature

b)

weather

c)

precipitation

d)

soil

e)

rocks

2.

Terrestrial biomes are defined by their...

a)

climate, plants & animals

b)

climate only

c)

animals & plants only

d)

none of these

3.

Which of the following is true of the taiga but NOT the tundra?

a)

The tundra has many species of reptiles.

b)

Elk and caribou often migrate to the tundra at different times of the year.

c)

It is often called the coniferous forest because of the conical trees there.

d)

The subsoil is referred to as permafrost because it is frozen solid all year.

4.
In which biome would you MOST LIKELY find this organism?
a)
tropical rainforest
b)
tundra
c)
desert
d)
temperate deciduous forest
5.

Which of these plant(s) will be found in the Tundra?

a)

Bromeliads

b)

reindeer lichen

c)

artic willow

d)

Saguaro

6.
In which biome can you find permafrost?
a)
taiga
b)
tundra
c)
desert
d)
chaparral
7.
The biome pictured is
a)
desert
b)
tundra
c)
temperate grassland
d)
boreal forest
8.

The weather in a tundra is...

a)

wet

b)

cold/dry

c)

humid

d)

hot/dry

9.
The polar bear's white fur allows it to hide in the cold arctic. This adaptation is called________________.
a)
White on white
b)
Camouflage
c)
Color matching
d)
behavioral adaptation 
10.
Define Adaptation.
a)
How an organism has NOT changed and continues to live in an environment 
b)
All animals can live in any environment 
c)
How an organism grows over time
d)
Special features or behaviors that allow an animal to survive in an environment.
11.
When animals move south to warmer environments in winter, they...
a)
migrate
b)
hibernate
c)
permafrost
12.
When animals go into a very deep sleep in the winter to conserve energy they...
a)
migrate
b)
hibernate
c)
soggy
13.
By growing in tight clumps and close to the groun, plants protect from the freezing...
a)
temperature
b)
biome
c)
hibernate
14.
Most arctic plants grow ______ to the ground.
a)
close
b)
far
c)
next
d)
deep
15.
All plants living in the arctic tundra have...
a)
shallow or small roots
b)
huge
c)
green
d)
bare
16.
Plants that have _______ colors can absorb ________ more easily.
a)
dark, sunlight
b)
light, sunlight 
c)
bright, delete
d)
blue, lose
17.

The frozen layer of ground found in the tundra is called  __________

a)

loma prieta

b)

mulch

c)
permafrost
d)

clay

18.

Most tundra plants are __________.

a)
perennials
b)
cold
c)
long
d)
small
19.

______ do not grow in the tundra.

a)

bushes

b)
tree
c)

lichen

d)
cold
20.

The tundra biome is found:

a)

in northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia

b)

in thick forests of the South

c)

in hot deserts

d)

near the equator

21.

What is the longest season in the northern tundra?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Fall

d)

Winter

22.

Which countries are in the Arctic Circle?

a)

U.S

b)

Mexico

c)

Canada

d)

Greenland

23.

What makes a tundra food chain?

a)

grass, arctic hare and wolf

b)

seaweed, fish and pelicans

c)

hamburger, pizza and chips

24.

Where are Tundras located?

a)

Africa, Australia, and South America

b)

Canada, Russia, and near the North Pole

c)

Canada, Australia, And near the North Pole

d)

Africa, Russia, and near the South Pole

25.

Where are Tundras located?

a)

Africa, Australia, and South America

b)

Canada, Russia, and near the North Pole

c)

Canada, Australia, And near the North Pole

d)

Africa, Russia, and near the South Pole

26.

What biome would the animals pictured live in?

a)

Tundra

b)

desret

c)

forest

d)

grasslands

27.
Define Adaptation.
a)
How an organism has NOT changed and continues to live in an environment 
b)
All animals can live in any environment 
c)
How an organism grows over time
d)
Special features or behaviors that allow an animal to survive in an environment.
28.

Where is the Arctic located?

a)

The northern most point of the world

b)

The southern most point of the world

c)

The western most point of the world

d)

The eastern most point of the world

29.

How do polar bears catch seals?

a)

They drag them up from their air holes onto the ice.

b)

They dive into the ocean and eat them underwater.

c)

They push them into the water and eat them.

d)

They chase them on the ice.

30.

What can polar bears do very well even though they are the largest land predator in the world?

a)

swim

b)

run

c)

climb

d)

dig in the snow

31.
What is the effect of melting ice on the amount of energy absorbed by earth? When there is less ice....
a)
the amount of energy absorbed by the earth is the same as when there is a lot of ice.
b)
less energy is absorbed by the earth.
c)
more energy is absorbed by the earth.
32.

What happens to ice during global warming?

a)

it freezes

b)

it melts

c)

nothing happens

33.
Which of the following is NOT an animal adaptation in the Arctic?
a)
Thick fur and a layer of blubber
b)
Large ears and long legs
c)
Wide, furry feet
d)
Long, short claws
34.

Which continent is on South Pole?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Arctic

c)

Australia

d)

Asia

35.

At which Pole can you find wolves, foxes, and polar bears?

a)

North Pole

b)

South Pole

36.

What kinds of plants grow at the South Pole?

a)

Mostly mosses

b)

Herbs

c)

Shrubs

d)

climbers

37.

Why are Krill important?

a)

They reflect the sun

b)

Only whales eat them

c)

They are at the bottom of the food chain

d)

They cover the sea floor

38.

What continent is on the map?

a)

Antacta

b)

Antarica

c)

Antartica

d)

Anttartica

39.

Walruses have great eyesight out of water.

a)

False

b)

True

40.

What country is the South Pole located near?

a)

Chile

b)

Colombia

c)

Brazil

d)

Suriname

41.

How long is the wingspan of a wandering albatross?

a)

3.5 meters

b)

6 meters

c)

10 meters

d)

4.5 meters

42.

Elephant seals are the _____________ seal in the world.

a)

largest

b)

smallest

c)

cutest

d)

darkest

43.

Biomes are mainly determined by _____ and ____.

a)

temperature

b)

weather

c)

precipitation

d)

soil

e)

rocks

44.
The polar bear's white fur allows it to hide in the cold arctic. This adaptation is called________________.
a)
White on white
b)
Camouflage
c)
Color matching
d)
behavioral adaptation 
45.
Which biome is Canada in?
a)
Tundra
b)
Taiga
c)
Temperate Forest
d)
Desert
46.
Which biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall?
a)
tundra
b)
desert
c)
temperate deciduous forest
d)
tropical rain forest
47.
The biome pictured is
a)
boreal forest
b)
temperate deciduous forest
c)
tropical rain forest
d)
temperate rain forest
48.

Which of these animal(s) can be found in the taiga forest ?

a)

bald eagle

b)

scorpion

c)

Reindeer

d)

kangaroo rat

e)

chimpanzee

49.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

when a plant or animal changes physical or behavioral characteristics over many generations to better survive in their environment

1.

adaptation

b)

animals or birds that move depending on the season

2.

migratory

c)

the long-term temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, etc in an area

3.

climate

d)

have similar ecosystems, climates, vegetation, and wildlife

4.

biome

50.

The weather in a tundra is...

a)

wet

b)

cold/dry

c)

humid

d)

hot/dry

51.

Northern biome with many coniferous trees; very cold temperatures in the winter months.

a)

Taiga (Boreal Forest)

b)

Savanna

c)

Desert

d)

Temperate Rainforest

52.

Types of terrain that you would find in the chaparral would include __________.

a)

Rocky hills

b)

Mountianous slopes

c)

Flat Plains

d)

All of the above

53.

Which map represents Taiga (Coniferous Forest)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.

What is the thickness of the ice in the center of Antarctica?

a)

3 kilometers

b)

4 kilometers

c)

5 kilometers

d)

2 kilometers

55.

What is the main reason for the increase in the number of Gentoo penguins in Antarctica?

a)

Reduction in predators

b)

Improved nesting conditions

c)

Rise in ocean temperature

d)

Decrease in sea ice

56.

What is the primary food source for humpback whales in the southern hemisphere?

a)

Plankton

b)

Small fish

c)

Squid

d)

Krill

57.

What is the main concern for the future of South Georgia's wildlife?

a)

Rising sea levels

b)

Decrease in kelp population

c)

Increase in land predators

d)

Decline in krill stocks

58.

What is the predicted impact of climate change on the Arctic by 2040?

a)

Complete disappearance of sea ice

b)

No change in the Arctic climate

c)

50% reduction in sea ice cover

d)

Increase in polar bear population

59.

What is the reason for the mass gatherings of walrus on the beaches of Russia?

a)

Lack of space on sea ice

b)

Avoiding predators

c)

Mating season

d)

Hunting for food

60.

What is the main consequence of the retreat of sea ice for the creatures in the Arctic?

a)

Decrease in food supply

b)

Increase in hunting opportunities

c)

Improved breeding conditions

d)

Expansion of habitat

61.

What is the primary food source for blue whales in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica?

a)

seaweed

b)

Small fish

c)

Squid

d)

Krill

62.

What is the predicted impact of global warming on the Antarctic by 2050?

a)

Complete disappearance of sea ice

b)

No change in the Antarctic climate

c)

50% reduction in sea ice cover

d)

Increase in penguin population

63.

What is the main reason for the decrease in the number of polar bears in the Arctic?

a)

Reduction in food supply

b)

Increased hunting by humans

c)

Rise in ocean temperature

d)

Decrease in sea ice

64.

MATCH THE ANIMAL TO WHERE IT LIVES

a)

1.

ARCTIC

b)

2.

ANTARCTIC

c)

3.

ARCTIC

d)

4.

ARCTIC

e)

5.

ANTARCTIC

65.

When the ice sheets thin out for the Antarctic spring, they allow light through. This creates a place for _____ to grow which is the foundation of the Antarctic foodweb

a)

kelp

b)

algae

c)

sea grass

d)

moss

66.

Which predator hunts for baby seals within the Arctic Circle?

a)

walrus

b)

albatross

c)

narwhal

d)

polar bear

67.

Why did the walruses climb up to the top of this cliff?

a)

they were looking for mates

b)

there is not room for them to rest because the sea ice has melted away

c)

they were migrating

d)

that's how they launch themselves into the water to go hunting

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