Biomes Quiz

What defines a biome?

• Areas of the planet with a similar climate and landscape, where similar animals and plants live

• Areas of the planet with a similar population density

• Areas of the planet where most people live in towns and cities

• Areas of the planet with a similar amount of rainfall

What is defined as the average weather conditions over longer periods and over large areas?

• Weather

• Relief

• Climate

• Rainfall

Which biome is characterized by extreme cold and limited flora (plants) and fauna (animals)?

• Desert

• Tundra/Polar

• Savanna

• Temperate forest

What is the largest hot desert in the world?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Kalahari

• Arctic

Which biome experiences hot and wet conditions all year round?

• Desert

• Tropical rainforest

• Coniferous forest

• Temperate deciduous forest

What is a major threat to tropical rainforests?

• Nuclear fallout

• Industrial pollution

• Deforestation

• Overpopulation

Which of the following is not a living component of an ecosystem?

• Trees

• Insects

• Mammals

• Rocks

What is the primary cause of desertification?

• Decreased temperatures

• Forest regrowth

• Excessive rainfall

• Overfarming

What is the climate type of the world's largest hot desert?

• Arid (dry)

• Temperate maritime

• Cool temperate

• Equatorial

Where would you find the tundra biome?

• On the Equator

• In the southern hemisphere

• In mountains areas

• Around the north and south poles