Biomes Quiz

Which biome is typically found near the equator and has a warm climate year-round?

• Tundra

• Savanna

• Deciduous Forest

• Alpine

What prevents large forests from growing in grasslands?

• Heavy rainfall

• Drought and fire

• Snowfall

• High humidity

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What are grassland biomes characterized by?

• Dense forests

• Large, rolling terrains of grasses, flowers, and herbs

• Sandy deserts

• Mountainous regions

What is the main feature of a deciduous forest in winter?

• Trees are in full bloom

• Trees lose their leaves

• Trees grow rapidly

• Trees produce fruit

What is common in the chaparral during summer?

• Fires and droughts

• Snow and ice

• Heavy rainfall

• Hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What types of plants and animals are found in the chaparral?

• Grassland and desert types

• Rainforest and aquatic types

• Tundra and polar types

• Savanna and forest types

What happens in cold deserts during spring?

• They have rain and lots of snow

• They experience droughts

• They have heatwaves

• They experience hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the temperature like in savannas?

• Cold year round

• Warm temperature year round

• Extremely hot in summer, freezing in winter

• Mild with frequent snow

What adaptation helps plants survive droughts in savannas?

• Shallow roots

• Long tap roots

• Thin leaves

• Soft bark

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which layer of the rainforest is directly below the emergent layer?

• Forest floor

• Upper canopy

• Understory

• Subcanopy