Quiz on The Five Major Types of Biomes

What is a biome?

• A small community of plants and animals

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

• A type of ecosystem found only in tropical regions

• A specific type of plant found in forests

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major types of biomes?

• Mountain

• Grassland

• Aquatic

• Desert

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by marine biomes?

• About three-quarters

• About half

• About one-third

• About one-quarter

Which type of grassland is found closer to the equator?

• Prairies

• Savannas

• Temperate grasslands

• Steppes

Which forest biome is known for experiencing all four seasons?

• Boreal forests

• Temperate forests

• Rainforests

• Tropical forests

What is the primary form of precipitation in boreal forests?

• Hail

• Sleet

• Rain

• Snow

Which of the following is NOT a category of deserts?

• Hot and dry

• Coastal

• Temperate

• Semiarid

What is the average yearly temperature range in tundra biomes?

• -20 to 15 degrees Celsius

• 0 to 25 degrees Celsius

• -34 to 12 degrees Celsius

• -10 to 20 degrees Celsius

What is the frozen layer under the soil surface in tundra biomes called?

• Permafrost

• Glacier

• Frost layer

• Ice cap

Which type of tundra is found on mountains?

• Polar tundra

• Mountain tundra

• Alpine tundra

• Arctic tundra