Biomes of the World

What is the average temperature in a tropical rainforest?

• 50°F (10°C)

• 90°F (32°C)

• 77°F (25°C)

• 60°F (15°C)

Which biome has the least amount of precipitation?

• Tundra biome

• Desert biome

• Rainforest biome

• Grassland biome

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What type of grass is commonly found in grasslands?

• Bermudagrass

• Wheatgrass

• Shortgrass

• Tallgrass

Which biome has permafrost, a layer of permanently frozen soil?

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Desert

What is another name for the coniferous forest biome?

• taiga

• Rainforest

• Savanna

• Tundra

Which biome is known for its distinct four seasons?

• Taiga

• Temperate deciduous forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

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What is the main characteristic of a desert biome?

• Moderate precipitation and moderate temperatures

• Low precipitation and high temperatures

• High precipitation and low temperatures

• Low precipitation and low temperatures

Which biome has the most diverse range of plant and animal species?

• Grassland

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

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What type of animals are commonly found in the tundra biome?

• Caribou, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, and snowy owls

• Lions, tigers, and bears

• Elephants, giraffes, and zebras

• Penguins, polar bears, and kangaroos

Which biome is also known as the 'boreal forest'?

• Rainforest

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Savanna