Land Biomes Test

Which biome covers most of the land mass near Earth's equator?

• tundra

• desert

• grassland

• tropical rain-forest

Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals (highest biodiversity)?

• tundra

• desert

• tropical rainforest

• pine forest

Which biome contains large populations of grazing herbivores, few species of birds, and deep, rich soil?

• taiga

• tundra

• deciduous forest

• grassland

Which biome has deciduous trees (that lose their leaves in the fall)?

• Temperate Forest

• Rainforest

• Grasslands

• Taiga

Which biome is home to cacti, scorpions, coyotes, kangaroo rats, and lizards?

• Desert

• Grasslands

• Temperate Forest

• Taiga

Lichens, mosses, grasses, and other low-growing plants are common vegetation in this biome due to the permafrost, low rainfall, and very cold temperatures.

• Desert

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Grasslands

What can you infer about animals that live in the desert?

• Most of them are quite large

• Most of them are warm-blooded

• Most are unable to withstand temperatures below 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• These animals can survive on very little water

How is the taiga different from the tundra?

• Evergreen trees grow in the taiga; very little plant life grows in the tundra

• Many animals live in the taiga; no animals live in the tundra

• The taiga is very warm; the tundra is very cold

• The taiga exists around the North Pole; the tundra exists around the South Pole

What is the main factor that separates the biomes?

• Land

• Water

• Climate

• Longitude

Which land biome is mainly covered with grass?

• Desert

• Taiga

• Grassland

• Tundra