Biomes Quiz 2025

What latitudes are deserts located?

• 40

• 50

• 30

• 500

Which soil is located in deserts and has low organic matter content?

• aridsols

• gelisols

• histosols

• spodosols

What is the average rainfall in the woodlands biome?

• 300-500 mm per year

• 700-1200 mm per year

• 600-800 mm per year

What is the dominant vegetation in the woodlands biome?

• Scattered trees with open canopies

• Dense trees with high canopies

• Small shrubs that can live without much water

What is the dominant vegetation of temperate grasslands?

• Tall evergreen trees

• Grasses with deep roots

• Shrubs and cacti

• Tropical broadleaf plants

Why do temperate grasslands often occur in the interior of continents?

• Because they have volcanic soils that prevent forests from growing

• Because oceans provide too much rainfall

• Because they are in the rain shadow of mountains and far from ocean moisture

• Because they are located only near the equator

What is the dominant vegetation within Taiga Forests?

• Coniferous trees

• Evergreen trees

• Perennial Grasses

How much rainfall is there during the summers in Taiga Forests?

(a)  

Where do tropical forest biomes typically occur on the Earth's surface?

• At the extreme North and South poles.

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• Near large bodies of water, which cause humidity

• Areas which receive low amounts of direct sunlight

How much rainfall do tropical rainforests receive each year?

• Between 500 - 2000 mm

• Between 2000 - 10,000mm

• Between 10,000 - 18,000 mm

• Less than 500mm