Exploring Earth's Major Biomes (9 Geography)

What are biomes sometimes referred to as?

• Habitats

• Ecosystems

• Environments

• Regions

How many distinct terrestrial biomes are there across the Earth?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial biome?

• Forest

• Desert

• Grassland

• Ocean

Approximately how many people live in forests?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 1.5 to 1.7 billion

• 2 billion

Which type of forest is known for having an abundance of plant and animal life?

• Boreal forest

• Temperate forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Deciduous forest

What percentage of all known plant and animal species are found in tropical rainforests?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

Forests are the source of more than how many modern medicines?

• 5000

• 6000

• 7000

• 8000

Which of the following originated in forest biomes?

• Grains

• Fruits and nuts

• Vegetables

• Dairy products

How do forests help regulate the global climate?

• By reflecting sunlight

• By absorbing and using energy from the Sun

• By producing oxygen

• By storing carbon dioxide

Which biome is characterised by hot and dry conditions?

• Forest

• Desert

• Grassland

• Tundra