Nat Geo Biomeshttps://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/

What is a biome?

• A classification of soil types

• A type of aquatic ecosystem

• A large community of vegetation and wildlife adapted to a specific climate

• A small community of wildlife

How many major types of biomes are there?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

Which biome is characterized by a salt content of less than one percent in its bodies of water?

• Tundra

• Freshwater biomes

• Desert

• Marine biomes

What type of grasslands are found closer to the equator?

• Steppes

• Prairies

• Temperate grasslands

• Savannas

Which forest biome is known for having the coldest and driest climate?

• Temperate forests

• Rainforests

• Boreal forests

• Tropical forests

Deserts typically receive less than how many centimeters of rainfall per year?

• 75 centimeters

• 50 centimeters

• 25 centimeters

• 10 centimeters

What is permafrost?

• A biome near the equator

• A type of precipitation

• A frozen layer under the soil surface

• A type of desert

Which biome covers about one-third of the Earth?

• Forests

• Deserts

• Grasslands

• Aquatic biomes

What is the primary vegetation in tundras?

• Shrubs, grasses, mosses, and lichens

• Cacti

• Bamboo

• Tall trees

Which of the following is NOT a category of desert?

• Hot and dry

• Semiarid

• Tropical

• Coastal