30 Questions
Which of the following biomes has the highest plant diversity?
Tropical rainforests
Which biome is a transitional ecosystem between tropical rainforests and deserts?
Savannas
Which of the following biomes is mainly driven by fire?
Temperate grasslands
Which biome has sparse vegetation and animal life and is adapted to extreme conditions?
Hot deserts
Which biome is characterized by low rainfall, high temperatures, and fire-adapted species?
Savannas
Which biome has the highest plant diversity due to seasonal rainfall and nutrient-rich soils?
Tropical rainforests
Which biome is found between temperate rainforests and tundra, characterized by low temperature and rainfall?
Tigra
Which biome is found in the transition zone between tropical rainforests and deserts, characterized by low rainfall and high temperature?
Savannas
Which of the following factors affect the creation of different biomes?
All of the above
What are some examples of terrestrial biomes?
Tundra, taiga, temperate deciduous forests, tropical rainforests, grasslands, and deserts
How do temperature and precipitation affect terrestrial biomes?
They determine the types of plant life that can survive in a particular region
What factors affect the types of organisms that can survive in different regions of aquatic biomes?
Ocean currents, temperature, and salinity
Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial biome?
Tropical rainforest
What is the main factor influencing the mean annual temperature and precipitation of biomes?
Amount of sun
Which biome has the highest rainfall and warm temperatures?
Temperate rainforest
What is the main difference between temperate forests and tropical rainforests?
Plant diversity
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the amount of solar energy received on Earth?
Proximity to large bodies of water
Why do animals in warmer climates tend to have larger appendages compared to those in colder climates?
To increase surface area for heat exchange
What is the primary reason for having large ears in hot climates?
To lose heat
Which of the following best describes the Hadley cell model?
A model explaining the circulation of air in the atmosphere
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the amount of solar energy received by land masses or the ocean?
Atmospheric circulation
What causes air to rise from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere, creating circulation patterns?
High solar radiation at the equator
Which of the following is NOT a type of Hadley cell?
Tropical cell
Which of the following factors determine the types of organisms that can survive in aquatic biomes?
Temperature and salinity
Which of the following biomes receives the least amount of rainfall per year?
Deserts
Which biome is known for having large evergreen trees and lots of epiphytes?
Temperate rainforests
In which biome do temperatures range from -2 to 26 degrees Celsius?
Cold deserts
Which biome is located at high latitudes, just before the polar regions?
Tundra
Which biome is characterized by low plant diversity compared to tropical rainforests, but has very rich soils?
Temperate forests
Which human impact is associated with the tundra biome?
Extraction of oil and minerals
Test your knowledge on the levels of organization in ecology and the importance of solar energy in this quiz. Explore the different levels, from individual organisms to the biosphere, and learn about the role of solar energy in sustaining life on Earth.
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