Chapter 6 - Biomes

A Rainforest biome is characterized by:

• High rainfall and diverse species

• Low rainfall and sparse vegetation

• Cold temperatures and ice

• Desert-like conditions

A Temperate Forest biome is characterized by:

• High temperatures and low rainfall

• Cold temperatures and high rainfall

• Moderate temperatures and rainfall

• Desert-like conditions

A Taiga biome is characterized by which of the following features?

• Dense forests with coniferous trees

• Hot and dry climate

• Tropical rainforests

• Deserts with sparse vegetation

A Desert biome is characterized by:

• High rainfall and dense vegetation

• Low rainfall and sparse vegetation

• Moderate rainfall and mixed vegetation

• High humidity and lush forests

A Grassland biome is characterized by:

• Dense forests and high rainfall

• Vast open spaces with grasses and few trees

• Deserts with very little vegetation

• Mountainous regions with snow

A Savanna biome is characterized by which of the following features?

• Dense forests and high rainfall

• Grasslands with scattered trees and seasonal rainfall

• Deserts with very low rainfall

• Tundra with permafrost

A Tundra biome is characterized by which of the following features?

• High temperatures and dense forests

• Cold temperatures and permafrost

• Tropical climate and heavy rainfall

• Desert conditions with sand dunes

Temperature affects which plants grow in an area by:

• Providing necessary warmth for growth

• Determining the length of the growing season

• Influencing the types of plants that can survive

• All of the above

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What is a Biome?

• A small region with a specific type of climate

• A large region characterized by a specific type of climate and certain types of plants and animal communities

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

What is Climate?

• The height of an object above sea level

• Distance north and south of the equator

• Weather conditions, such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, and winds in an area over a long period of time

• A type of plant.

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