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Biomes Review #biomes #cyclesofmatter #ecologicalsuccession
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1
The biggest threat to the tropical rainforest is
Construction of cities
drilling for oil
natural fires
deforestation for farming
2
The center of the United Sates and most of Europe is characterized by
Temperate forest
Grasslands
Coniferous forests
Taiga
3
Which biome is most likely described in this graph?
savanna
taiga
tropical rainforest
temperate deciduous forest
4
In which biome would you find most likely find many animals with white fur?
Tropical Rainforest
Deciduous forest
Tundra
Savannah
5
Biomes are MAINLY characterized by
Climate and plant species
Climate and human population
latitude and temperature
Climate and temperature
6
Cacti and plants with a waxy coating on their leaves are typical vegetation in a(n)
Chaparral
Desert
Savannah
Taiga
7
In the tundra the soil is permanently frozen. This soil is called:
everfreeze
permacold
permafrost
everfrost
8
Poor soil, high humidity, high rainfall and high temperatures represent a
tundra
Tropical Rain forest
grassland
Desert
9
The Sahara, Mojave and Gobi are examples of this biome.
Grassland
Chaparral
Desert
Tundra
10
Found in the high latitudes of north america, cold winters, warm summers, many coniferous trees
grassland
desert
taiga
tropical rainforest
11
Jared is studying biomes using a map. Which is the northernmost biome?
tropical rainforest
temperate deciduous forest
desert
tundra
12
The biggest threat to the tundra biome is
overgrazing
deforestation
drilling for oil
building suburbs
13
Which of these biomes is closest to the equator?
tropical rainforest
tundra
temperate deciduous forest
taiga
14
Trees do not grow in the tundra. Why not?
there is not enough carbon dioxide
it is too rainy
there is not enough sunlight
roots cannot penetrate permafrost
15
What is a major factor used to classify terrestrial (land) biomes?
the climate of the region
the number of animals that live there
the sources of water present
the surface area of the region
16
In what biome would you most likely see monkeys and vines living in the canopy?
in a taiga
in a tropical rainforest
in a temperate deciduous forest
in a tundra
17
Which type of plant leaves are an adaptation for life in a warm forest?
thin needles that conserve water
narrow blades that prevent the flow of carbon dioxide
needles that limit the movement of oxygen
broad flat leaves that collect sunlight
18
Which two biomes receive the LEAST amount of precipitation?
savanna and taiga
tropical rain forest and temperate deciduous forest
savanna and temperate deciduous forest
tundra and desert
19
Which biome is defined by cold winters, coniferous trees, and animals such as moose?
desert
taiga
grassland
tundra
20
Birds that migrate during winter, coniferous plants, and cold temperatures represent
The south pole
a chaparral
a temperate rainforest
taiga
21
In which biome do the plants only grow only about 2-3 inches in height?
Taiga
Chapparal
Grassland
Tundra
22
Two terms that are paired together correctly are
temperate deciduous forest-pine trees
Grasslands-animals
tundra-permafrost
Taiga-mosses and lichens
23
This biome have trees with seeds enclosed in cones, and leaves that are small and spiny
Deciduous Forest
Coniferous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Rainforest
24
Which terrestrial biome has the most biodiversity?
tiaga
tropical rainforest
deciduous forest
desert
25
What is a biome?
Land around a lake or an ocean
A living plant or animal
A large ecosystem with varying climate and life
Study of biology
26
In which biome would trees lose their leaves on a regular basis? (Think season change)
grassland
temperate deciduous forest
tiaga
tundra
27
Hot summers, cold winters and rich fertile soil represent with grazing herbivores.
Tundra
temperate deciduous forest
temperate grassland
desert