Biome Review

Which biome is characterized by low annual rainfall, less than 26 centimeters (about 10-11 inches) per year?

• tropical rainforest

• desert

• taiga

• deciduous forest

The MAIN difference between a rain forest and a desert is the

• amount of rainfall

• decomposers

• amount of land

• hours in a day

What two factors are important when describing climate?

• altitude and location

• temperature and precipitation

• vegetation and air quality

• air quality and color

Which biome is known for having the highest biodiversity?

• Desert

• Taiga

• Tropical rainforest

• Deciduous forest

A climatogram shows the average monthly  ________ and ______ of an area.

• temperature and wind

• wind and daylight

• temperature and precipitation

• precipitation and wind

Which biome is found at the equator?

• Taiga

• Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

• Grassland

Biomes that are found near the equator or near mountain ranges and have high relative humidity and lots of rain are called

• grasslands

• desert

• tropical rainforest

• tundra

Which month has the coldest temperature?

• January

• April

• September

• March

A difference between the temperate grasslands and savanna is:

• savannas have large trees as well as grasses

• savannas have monsoon and drought, temperate grasslands have steady moisture

• Savanna organisms include acacia trees, lions, zebra, hyena; temperate grasslands include bison, prairie dog, hawk

• All

a thick layer of earth below the surface of polar regions that remains below freezing point throughout the year

• Living the dream

• Permafrost

• LAST