Biomes Introduction

Which of these is a biome with plants and grasses, but no trees?

• grassland

• savannah

• taiga

• tundra

Which of these is a biome with many different species of cacti and reptiles and very little rainfall?

• Desert

• Temperate Rainforest

• Tropical Rainforest

• Tundra

Which of these is a cold, dry biome where the soil stays frozen the entire year, with very little precipitation?

• savannah

• taiga

• tundra

• desert

A group of ecosystems with similar organisms and climates.

• desert
• deciduous
• canopy
• Biome

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these is a type of forest biome near the equator; it receives a lot of rain; and temperatures are warm all year?

• desert

• tropical rain forest

• arctic

• temperate rain forest

Which of these is a type of tree that loses and regrows leaves each year?

• deciduous

• coniferous

• pine tree

• oak tree

This biome has the largest diversity (largest number of different kinds) of plant and animal species.

• Desert

• Tundra

• Deciduous Forest

• Tropical Rainforest

Lichens, mosses, grasses, and other low-growing plants are common vegetation in this biome due to the permafrost, low rainfall, and very cold temperatures.

• Desert

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Grasslands

Where would the type of biome pictured most likely be located?

• Near the equator, because it is is wet

• At a high latitude, because it is cold and has little vegetation

• Near the equator, because it is cold

• At a high latitude, because it is cloudy

All deserts are places that are hot and dry. Is this statement correct?

• Yes, like the Sahara

• Yes, that is literally the definition of a desert

• No, deserts can be wet

• No, deserts can also be cold