Questions on Biomes and Climate
Multiple-Choice Questions: Biomes and Climate
1. What is a biome?
A) A type of soil
B) A small, local ecosystem
C) A large geographic region with similar climate, flora, and fauna
D) A layer of the Earth's crust
E) A volcanic region
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a terrestrial biome?
A) Desert
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Ocean
D) Tundra
E) Grassland
3. What is the main factor that determines a biome's characteristics?
A) Soil type
B) Latitude only
C) Human population
D) Climate (temperature and precipitation)
E) Altitude only
4. Which biome has high rainfall, high biodiversity, and is located near the equator?
A) Tundra
B) Desert
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Temperate grassland
E) Boreal forest
5. A desert biome is best characterized by:
A) Cold temperatures and high rainfall
B) Low rainfall and extreme temperatures
C) High biodiversity and humidity
D) Thick forests and constant snow
E) Salty water and coral reefs
6. Which biome is known for cold, dry climates and permafrost?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Tundra
C) Savanna
D) Temperate forest
E) Chaparral
7. What kind of climate is found in temperate deciduous forests?
A) Always hot and dry
B) Very cold with little rain
C) Mild temperatures with four distinct seasons
D) Hot all year with monsoons
E) Constant snowfall
8. Which biome is dominated by coniferous trees and long, cold winters?
A) Savanna
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Tundra
D) Taiga (boreal forest)
E) Desert
9. Which biome is fire-adapted and found in dry, warm climates like California?
A) Tundra
B) Temperate rainforest
C) Chaparral
D) Savanna
E) Taiga
10. The savanna biome is known for:
A) Dense evergreen forests
B) High rainfall all year
C) Grassy plains with seasonal rainfall and scattered trees
D) Cold winters and rich soils
E) Frozen ground and low vegetation
11. Which biome experiences the greatest seasonal variation in day length and temperature?
A) Desert
B) Tundra
C) Temperate forest
D) Taiga
E) Tropical rainforest
12. Aquatic biomes are primarily classified based on:
A) Altitude and soil pH
B) Temperature and wind
C) Salinity and depth
D) Tree cover
E) Human activity
13. Coral reefs are found in which type of aquatic biome?
A) Deep ocean
B) Freshwater stream
C) Salt marsh
D) Shallow marine (saltwater)
E) Arctic ocean
14. Which of the following is a characteristic of the temperate grassland biome?
A) Permafrost
B) Abundant rainfall and dense forests
C) Rich soil and few trees
D) High humidity and vines
E) Warm ocean currents
15. A biome found at high altitudes can resemble one found at:
A) The equator
B) Low elevations
C) Temperate forests
D) Polar regions
E) Deserts
16. Which biome is most affected by climate change due to ice melting?
A) Tundra
B) Temperate forest
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Grassland
E) Chaparral
17. Which biome receives the least annual precipitation?
A) Temperate forest
B) Desert
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Taiga
E) Grassland
18. Which of the following best describes a climate?
A) A single day’s weather pattern
B) Seasonal plant growth
C) Long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation
D) Rainfall during storms
E) Changes in ocean tides
19. Biome distribution across the globe is most influenced by:
A) Human migration
B) Animal migration
C) Earth’s curvature and solar radiation
D) Magnetic fields
E) Moon phases
20. Which biome stores the most carbon in plant biomass?
A) Desert
B) Tundra
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Grassland
E) Ocean
Answer Key with Explanations
1. C – A large geographic region with similar climate, flora, and fauna
Biomes are large areas with specific climate conditions and dominant life forms.
2. C – Ocean
The ocean is an aquatic biome, not terrestrial.
3. D – Climate (temperature and precipitation)
Climate is the main factor determining biome types.
4. C – Tropical rainforest
Near the equator, these biomes have high biodiversity and rainfall.
5. B – Low rainfall and extreme temperatures
Deserts are dry and often hot, though some are cold.
6. B – Tundra
Cold, treeless regions with permafrost soil.
7. C – Mild temperatures with four distinct seasons
Temperate deciduous forests experience all four seasons.
8. D – Taiga (boreal forest)
This biome features coniferous trees and long winters.
9. C – Chaparral
Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters; fire is common.
10. C – Grassy plains with seasonal rainfall and scattered trees
Savannas are mostly grassland with few trees and distinct wet/dry seasons.
11. C – Temperate forest
These biomes experience the most seasonal variation.
12. C – Salinity and depth
Aquatic biomes are classified by how salty and deep the water is.
13. D – Shallow marine (saltwater)
Coral reefs grow in warm, shallow saltwater.
14. C – Rich soil and few trees
Grasslands have fertile soils and grasses, with few trees.
15. D – Polar regions
High-altitude climates can resemble polar conditions due to cold and thin air.
16. A – Tundra
Melting ice due to warming temperatures impacts tundra biomes significantly.
17. B – Desert
Deserts have the lowest annual precipitation.
18. C – Long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation
Climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions.
19. C – Earth’s curvature and solar radiation
These influence temperature and rainfall, shaping biome locations.
20. C – Tropical rainforest
They store vast amounts of carbon due to dense vegetation.
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