Exploring Habitats: A Quiz for Kids

True or False: A habitat can be as small as the space under a rock.

• True

• Only in deserts

• False

• Only in forests

What do all living things, including tiny microorganisms, have in common?

• They all live in habitats.

• They all eat plants.

• They all need sunlight.

• They all drink water.

What kind of habitat is known for having a lot of tall grass and few trees?

• Mountains

• Grasslands

• Forests

• Deserts

Which habitat is extremely dry and receives less than six inches of rain per year?

• Grasslands

• Deserts

• Forests

• Mountains

In which type of forest do trees lose their leaves in the winter?

• Seasonal forests

• Tropical forests

• Coniferous forests

• Temperate forests

Which animals might you find in a temperate forest?

• Clams and angelfish

• Camels and kangaroos

• Deer and wolves

• Penguins and polar bears

Which habitat is partly frozen and found at the Earth's poles?

• Forests

• Polar regions

• Deserts

• Mountains

What is the largest animal habitat on Earth?

• Mountains

• Oceans

• Deserts

• Forests

What do coral reefs need to survive?

• Darkness

• Sunlight

• Freshwater

• Cold water

Which of these is considered a habitat?

• A book

• A computer

• A city

• A shopping mall