Introduction to Biomes Quiz

A type of community with similar climate, vegetation, and growth patterns.

Land-based biomes, characterized by plant and animal communities adapted to specific temperature and precipitation.

A graph that visually displays temperature and precipitation patterns in a biome.

The pattern of where different biomes occur on Earth, primarily determined by temperature and precipitation.

Changes in vegetation types that occur as elevation increases on a mountain.

Warm, humid biomes with high biological productivity and diverse plant and animal life.

A type of tropical moist forest found high in mountainous areas with persistent fog and mist.

A grassland ecosystem with a rainy season, but generally less rain than a forest, prone to fires during dry seasons. Plants have adaptations to survive drought, heat, and fire.

Similar to savannas, but possibly with less rainfall. Also affected by fires and grazing.

A biome with infrequent and unpredictable rainfall, usually less than 30 cm per year. Vegetation is sparse, plants and animals are highly adapted to drought and extreme temperatures. Soils recover slowly.

Grassland in a mid-latitude climate. Supports abundant grasses but not forests. Plants have deep roots to resist drought, fire, heat, and cold. Have thick organic-rich soil.

The effect of livestock eating plants in a grassland ecosystem. This can be a threat to both plants and animals in tropical grasslands and savannas.

Deserts are easily damaged by vehicles and overgrazing because of sparse slow-growing vegetation; and recovery of the soil is slow.

The roots of plants in temperate grasslands and savannas that extend deep into the soil to access water and resist harsh weather conditions.

Flowering plants that do not become woody (like a tree). These are common in grasslands as part of the diverse mix of vegetation.

A biome with grasses and few trees, where fires are common, and animals like jackrabbits and prairie dogs thrive.

A biome dominated by drought-resistant shrubs and small trees, often with periodic fires.

A forest that experiences seasonal temperature changes and loses its leaves in winter; found in mid-latitudes.

A forest biome dominated by cone-bearing trees (like pines and firs) that can tolerate various moisture conditions.

A cool, rainy forest, often shrouded in fog, found in specific coastal areas.

Largest terrestrial biome with cold temperatures, short frost-free growing season. Dominant trees include pines, hemlocks, spruce, cedar, and fir. Found in northern parts of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Another name for the Coniferous Forest, often used to describe northern forests.

The edge of the boreal forest, where it transitions to open tundra.

Treeless landscape found at high latitudes or on mountaintops, with very short growing seasons. Can have frost any month.

A widespread tundra biome, low productivity due to short growing seasons but bursts of growth and insect life during summer.

Tundra on mountains, with similar conditions and vegetation to Arctic tundra, but short growing season and strong UV light.

A complex ecosystem of various organisms found in the ocean characterized by depth-related variables such as light, temperature, and salinity.

The layering of organisms and characteristics within an aquatic ecosystem, primarily due to the diminishing light penetration at increasing depth.

The upper layer of an aquatic ecosystem where sunlight penetrates and supports photosynthesis.

Microscopic algae that perform photosynthesis in the pelagic zone of aquatic ecosystems.

Small, weakly swimming animals that consume phytoplankton.

Organisms living on the ocean floor.

The water column of an aquatic ecosystem.

The upper layer of the pelagic zone, where sunlight is sufficient for photosynthesis.

The deep ocean zone (4,000 m or greater) with very low light levels.

Marine ecosystems characterized by high biological productivity and diverse organisms.

Saltwater trees found in tropical coastal areas.

A forest biome characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally, with distinct seasons and moderate rainfall.

A forest biome dominated by cone-bearing trees, like pines and firs, adapted to cold climates and often with long, snowy winters.

A forest biome found near the equator with high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year, supporting immense biodiversity.

A forest biome experiencing distinct wet and dry seasons, characterized by trees that may shed leaves during the dry season.

A shrubland or woodland biome with drought-resistant shrubs and small trees, adapted to fire and irregular rainfall.

A biome dominated by grasses, with few trees except along water sources, often experiencing frequent fires.

A biome with extremely low precipitation, characterized by sparse vegetation and adaptations to conserve water.

A coastal biome with saltwater-tolerant trees and shrubs, often found in estuaries.

A shallow pool of saltwater, formed by the ocean's tides, supporting a unique community of organisms adapted to fluctuation in water level, salinity, and temperature.

A marine biome characterized by the calcium carbonate skeletons of coral animals and supporting a diverse range of marine life.