11 Types of Biomes

Which of the following biomes accounts for around 10 percent of the earth's landmass?

• Desert
• Tundra
• Temperate forest
• Boreal forest

What is the primary reason for the formation of alpine tundra?

• High latitude
• High altitude
• Low precipitation
• High temperatures

Which of the following is a significant characteristic of the arctic tundra?

• High temperatures
• Dense forests
• Permafrost
• High biodiversity

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Which animal is considered a primary consumer in the arctic tundra ecosystem?

• Arctic fox
• Snowy owl
• Polar bear
• Giant muskox

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What percentage of the world's land mass is made up by the boreal forest?

• 25 percent
• 50 percent
• 10 percent
• 40 percent

Which type of forest makes up the largest portion of the world's forest area?

• Savanna
• Temperate forest
• Boreal forest
• Tropical forest

Temperate forests are primarily composed of which type of trees?

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Evergreen trees
• Cacti

What percentage of the world's land mass do deserts account for?

• 10 percent
• 25 percent
• 30 percent
• 40 percent

Which biome is characterized by extremely low precipitation and high temperatures?

• Tundra
• Boreal forest
• Temperate forest
• Desert

Coral reef ecosystems are often referred to as what?

• The deserts of the sea
• The rain forests of the sea
• The plains of the sea
• The mountains of the sea