Biospheres: Habitats Quiz

What is a habitat?

• The natural environment or home of a plant, animal, or other organism.

• The place where animals go to sleep

• The process of animals migrating to a new location

• A type of plant that grows in the desert

What are the three main components of a habitat?

• The three main components of a habitat are food, water, and shelter.

• Temperature, humidity, and precipitation

• Sunlight, air, and soil

• Plants, animals, and weather

Which habitat is characterized by a large amount of water and is home to various marine organisms?

• Forest

• Desert

• Lake

• Ocean

Which habitat is characterized by tall trees, a warm climate, and a high amount of rainfall?

• tundra

• desert

• grassland

• rainforest

Which habitat is characterized by grasslands with few trees and a moderate climate?

• desert

• tundra

• rainforest

• savanna

Which habitat is characterized by a dry climate, sparse vegetation, and extreme temperature variations?

• desert

• tundra

• rainforest

• ocean

Which habitat is characterized by a large amount of water, a moderate climate, and diverse plant and animal life?

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Desert

• Wetland

Which habitat is characterized by a cold climate, frozen ground, and a lack of trees?

• desert

• savannah

• rainforest

• tundra

Which habitat is characterized by a cold climate, permafrost, and is home to animals like polar bears and seals?

• Desert

• Grassland

• Arctic

• Forest

What is the primary factor that determines the type of habitat in a particular area?

• The type of soil

• The climate

• The type of animals

• The type of plants