biomes

Question 1

What is a biome?

Answer 1

an area classified according to the species that live in that location.

Question 2

True or False: Biomes are defined solely by their vegetation.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The two main factors that determine a biome are _____ and _____ .

Answer 3

climate; geography

Question 4

What is the largest terrestrial biome?

Answer 4

Taiga (Boreal Forest)

Question 5

Which biome is characterized by very low rainfall and extreme temperatures?

Answer 5

Desert

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of biome? A) Tundra B) Savannah C) Ocean D) Mountain

Answer 6

D) Mountain

Question 7

What are the main characteristics of a tropical rainforest?

Answer 7

High biodiversity, high rainfall, and warm temperatures year-round.

Question 8

True or False: Grasslands are also known as savannas.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _____ biome is known for its permafrost layer.

Answer 9

Tundra

Question 10

What type of biome is characterized by coniferous forests?

Answer 10

Taiga

Question 11

Multiple choice: Which biome is found near the equator? A) Tundra B) Desert C) Tropical Rainforest D) Deciduous Forest

Answer 11

C) Tropical Rainforest

Question 12

What biome experiences the four seasons distinctly?

Answer 12

Temperate Deciduous Forest

Question 13

True or False: Coral reefs are classified as a terrestrial biome.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The _____ biome has the highest annual precipitation.

Answer 14

Tropical Rainforest

Question 15

What biome is characterized by a mix of trees and grasses?

Answer 15

Savanna

Question 16

Multiple choice: Which of the following biomes has the least biodiversity? A) Desert B) Tropical Rainforest C) Coral Reef D) Temperate Forest

Answer 16

A) Desert

Question 17

What role do biomes play in the Earth’s ecosystems?

Answer 17

They provide distinct habitats for different species and contribute to global biodiversity.

Question 18

True or False: Biomes can change over time due to climate change and human activities.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The _____ biome is known for its rich soil and large herbivores.

Answer 19

Grassland

Question 20

What is the main characteristic of a temperate grassland?

Answer 20

Seasonal rainfall and dominated by grasses.

Question 21

Multiple choice: Which biome is primarily found in high altitudes? A) Tundra B) Desert C) Temperate Forest D) Grassland

Answer 21

A) Tundra

Question 22

What adaptation do plants in desert biomes have?

Answer 22

They have deep roots or water-storing tissues to survive long periods of drought.

Question 23

True or False: Aquatic biomes include freshwater and marine ecosystems.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _____ biome is characterized by seasonal flooding and high nutrient availability.

Answer 24

Wetland

Question 25

What is the primary producer in most biomes?

Answer 25

Plants

Question 26

Multiple choice: Which biome has the most extreme temperature variations? A) Tundra B) Desert C) Temperate Forest D) Tropical Rainforest

Answer 26

B) Desert

Question 27

What biome is often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth'?

Answer 27

Tropical Rainforest