aquatic and terrestial biome Quiz

What is the main difference between the desert and rainforest biomes shown in Figure 9.3?

• The desert has more visible plants.

• The rainforest has more visible plants.

• The desert has more animals.

• The rainforest has fewer trees.

Which of the following is an example of an aquatic biome?

• Desert

• Forest

• Coral reef

• Grassland

What is the term for the zone where sunlight penetrates in aquatic biomes?

• Aphotic zone

• Photic zone

• Intertidal zone

• Hydrothermal vent

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following is a primary producer in aquatic biomes?

• Zooplankton

• Phytoplankton

• Amphibians

• Reptiles

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is an example of an abiotic factor that influences biomes?

• Amount of rainfall

• Type of animals

• Number of plants

• Migration patterns

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What does humidity refer to in the context of biomes?

• The amount of water in the air

• The distance from the equator

• The type of plants in the biome

• The elevation above sea level

Which biome is an evergreen forest of the subarctic, covering extensive areas of northern North America and Eurasia?

• Tropical rainforest

• Taiga

• Chaparral

• Savanna

Which biome has high precipitation, hot temperature, poor soil, high diversity, dense trees, and sparse grasses?

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Boreal Forest

Which biome is characterized by summer low and winter moderate precipitation, summer hot temperature, poor soil, low diversity, medium trees, and medium grasses?

• Temperate woodland and Shrubland

• Temperate Grassland

• Tropical Dry Forest

• Tundra

What type of flora can be found in estuaries?

• Cacti and desert plants

• Micro-flora like algae and macro-flora like seaweeds

• Only freshwater plants

• Only deep-sea plants