Understanding Biomes

What is a biome primarily characterized by?

• The number of animals

• The types of climate, animals, and plants

• The size of the region

• The altitude of the region

Which type of forest biome is known for experiencing all four seasons?

• Boreal Forest

• Temperate Forest

• Tropical Rainforest

• Chaparral

What is a key characteristic of tundra biomes?

• Few or no plants

• Abundant rainfall

• High biodiversity

• Warm temperatures

Which biome is characterized by hot, dry summers and rainy winters?

• Chaparral

• Desert

• Grassland

• Tundra

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

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which biome includes lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams?

• Chaparral Biome

• Freshwater Biome

• Marine Biome

• Desert Biome

What is a major threat to tropical rainforest biomes?

• Deforestation

• Industrialization

• Overpopulation

• Urbanization

How does climate change threaten tropical rainforests?

• By increasing biodiversity

• By increasing rainfall

• By decreasing temperatures

• By reducing rainfall

Why are biomes important for the study of ecology?

• They increase biodiversity

• They reduce climate change

• They provide more resources

• They help understand ecosystems

Which biomes are under threat and need protection?

• Desert and Chaparral

• Temperate Forest and Boreal Forest

• Tropical Rainforest and Coral Reef

• Tundra and Grassland