Biomes of the World Quiz (Ask a biologist)

What is a biome?

• A type of weather pattern

• A type of environment defined by the organisms living there

• A type of animal found in forests

• A type of plant that grows in deserts

Which biome is known for having evergreen trees with needle-like leaves?

• Grassland

• Taiga

• Desert

• Tundra

What is the main characteristic of a desert biome?

• Dense forests

• Extreme temperature swings and low water availability

• Cold temperatures year-round

• High rainfall

Which biome is characterized by flat, cold areas with low plants like grass and moss?

• Marine

• Savanna

• Temperate Forest

• Tundra

What adaptation helps animals survive in the marine biome?

• Ability to hibernate

• Ability to get rid of salt or take on water

• Ability to store water

• Ability to migrate

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Which biome is the largest in the world?

• Tundra

• Marine

• Desert

• Grassland

What is a key feature of the tropical rainforest biome?

• Cold winters with snow

• Warm temperatures year-round with high rainfall

• Low rainfall

• Four distinct seasons

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Which biome is known for having large mammals that travel in herds?

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Desert

• Marine

What is the main difference between temperate forests and tropical rainforests?

• Temperate forests have a winter season, tropical rainforests do not

• Tropical rainforests have snow, temperate forests do not

• Temperate forests are always warm, tropical rainforests are cold

• Tropical rainforests have no trees, temperate forests do

What is the primary characteristic of the savanna biome?

• Dense forests with high rainfall

• Underwater environments

• Flat, icy landscapes

• Tree-studded grasslands with seasonal rainfall