Biomes Quiz

Which biome receives the most rain?

• Tropical rainforest

• Hot desert

• Temperate grassland

• Temperate shrubland

Where are tropical rainforests typically located?

• In west coastal regions

• Between 30° and 40° north and south of the equator

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• Between 15° and 35° latitude

Which biome is known for its dense canopies of vegetation that form three layers?

• Tropical rainforest

• Hot desert

• Temperate grassland

• Temperate shrubland

What is the most important characteristic of a desert biome?

• High temperature

• Low rainfall

• High rainfall

• Low temperature

Which biome is found on every continent except Antarctica?

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate shrubland

• Temperate grassland

• Hot desert

Where are temperate grasslands generally located?

• Between 30° and 40° north and south of the equator

• In west coastal regions

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• Between 15° and 35° latitude

Which biome is made up of shrubs or short trees and usually gets more rain than deserts and grasslands?

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate shrubland

• Temperate grassland

• Hot desert

What is a characteristic of shrublands to help plants survive the frequent fires during the dry season?

• Needle-like leaves

• Large leaves

• High water content

• Thin stems