Biomes

Which biome receives more rain than any other biome?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Grassland

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tropical rain forests?

• Nutrient-poor soil

• Support enormous variety of plants

• Receive less rain than deserts

• Support more animal species than any other biome

Savannas receive less precipitation than tropical dry forests, but more than _____. Fill in the blank.

• deserts

• rainforests

• tundras

• wetlands

The soil in savannas is very _____. (e.g. water drains through it quickly)

• porous

• sticky

• clayey

• rocky

Plants in savannas are adapted to dry conditions. Which of the following is NOT an adaptation mentioned?

• Deep roots

• Thick bark

• Waxy coatings on leaves

• Shallow roots

In savannas, grasses are interspersed with groups of _____.

• trees

• rocks

• lakes

• mountains

Many animals in savannas migrate to find water, burrow when water is scarce, or only give birth in the _____.

• rainy season

• dry season

• cold season

• harvest season

Which biome is the driest on Earth, receiving less than 25 cm of precipitation per year?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Grassland

• Tundra

How do most desert animals get their water?

• From rain

• From the food they eat

• From rivers

• From lakes

Most desert animals are nocturnal.

• True

• False