Biomes Quiz

What are the five major types of biomes?

• Tropical, Temperate, Boreal, Savanna, Alpine

• Ocean, Mountain, Plain, Valley, Lake

• Savanna, Coral Reef, Taiga, Estuary, Tundra

• Aquatic, Grassland, Forest, Desert, Tundra

Which biome covers close to three-quarters of Earth’s surface?

What type of vegetation dominates grasslands?

• Grass

• Shrubs

• Trees

• Mosses

Which biome has the lowest measured temperatures?

• Tropical Forest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Grassland

Which type of wildlife is most commonly found in deserts?

• Reptiles

• Birds

• Mammals

• Insects

What is the average yearly temperature range in the tundra?

• -20 to 10 degrees Celsius

• -10 to 20 degrees Celsius

• -34 to 12 degrees Celsius

• -5 to 15 degrees Celsius

Which of the following is NOT a major forest biome?

• Temperate forests

• Alpine forests

• Boreal forests (taiga)

• Subtropical area

What is the main reason for the low biodiversityin the tundra?

• Abundant precipitation

• Extreme heat

• High altitude

• Permafrost