QUIZ 4
ENVISCI
1. The tundra biome is characterized by its warm
temperatures and high biodiversity.
Answer: False
2. Rainforests are considered terrestrial biomes that
receive very little precipitation.
Answer: False
3. Deserts are typically hot, arid biomes with very low
annual rainfall.
Answer: True
4. Grasslands are often found in regions with fertile soils
and are characterized by the dominance of grasses
rather than trees.
Answer: True
5. The polar ice biome is found in the Earth's tropical
regions, surrounding the equator.
Answer: False
6. Which biome is characterized by cold winters,
coniferous forests, and is also known as the boreal
forest?
a) Rainforest
b) Tundra
c) Desert
d) Taiga
Answer: d) Taiga
7. Which biome is characterized by its tall grasses and
lack of trees, making it ideal for grazing animals?
a) Rainforest
b) Tundra
c) Grassland
d) Desert
Answer: c) Grassland
8. The Amazon Rainforest is an example of which
biome?
a) Tundra
b) Rainforest
c) Desert
d) Taiga
Answer: b) Rainforest
9. Which biome is known for its hot and dry conditions,
with minimal plant life?
a) Tundra
b) Rainforest
c) Desert
d) Grassland
Answer: c) Desert
10. Which biome is characterized by its cold, treeless
landscape, and permafrost?
a) Taiga
b) Rainforest
c) Tundra
d) Grassland
Answer: c) Tundra
11. What is the term for a large, distinct ecological
community of plants and animals living together in a
specific region and characterized by its unique climate
and vegetation?
Answer: Biome
12. The average weather conditions over a long period
of time in a specific region is called ________?
Answer: Climate
13. An ________ is a complex network of living
organisms and their physical environment, functioning
as a unit within a particular area.
Answer: Ecosystem
14. The _______ biome is characterized by its long, cold
winters and short growing seasons, with permafrost in
many areas.
Answer: Tundra
15. The _______ biome is known for its dense,
evergreen forests, cold winters, and moderate summers.
Answer: Taiga
16. The _______ biome features tall grasses, few trees,
and is ideal for grazing animals.
Answer: Grassland
17. The _______ biome is characterized by its hot, arid
conditions and minimal plant life.
Answer: Desert
18. The _______ biome is the world's most diverse, with
high rainfall, lush vegetation, and abundant animal
species.
Answer: Rainforest
19. What is the dark, nutrient-rich material in soil that
results from the decomposition of organic matter?
Answer: Humus
20. What is the term for the permanently frozen layer of
soil typically found in cold regions, such as the tundra?
Answer: Permafrost
28. The tropical savanna biome is known for its lush,
dense vegetation and high tree canopy.
Answer: False
21. What environmental variable primarily determines
the classification of biomes?
a) Annual precipitation
b) Temperature
c) Wind patterns
d) Elevation
Answer: a) Annual precipitation
29. Tropical rainforests are typically located near the
equator and have consistent temperatures throughout
the year.
Answer: True
22. Which of the following environmental variables
plays a crucial role in the formation of deserts?
a) High humidity
b) Low temperatures
c) Low precipitation
d) High elevation
Answer: c) Low precipitation
23. Which environmental factor influences the presence
of permafrost in tundra biomes?
a) High temperatures
b) Low evaporation rates
c) Low vegetation
d) Low average annual temperatures
Answer: d) Low average annual temperatures
24. The distribution of oceanic biomes, such as coral
reefs and kelp forests, is strongly influenced by which
variable?
a) Soil quality
b) Water depth
c) Wind speed
d) Air humidity
Answer: b) Water depth
25. Which environmental factor is responsible for the
distinct seasons in temperate deciduous forests?
a) Precipitation patterns
b) Temperature fluctuations
c) Altitude
d) Soil type
Answer: b) Temperature fluctuations
26. Tropical rainforests are characterized by their
distinct seasons, including a cold winter.
Answer: False
27. The tropical rainforest biome experiences high levels
of annual precipitation and humidity.
Answer: True
30. Coral reefs are often found in tropical marine biomes
and are formed by the accumulation of dead coral
polyps.
Answer: True
31. Desert biomes are characterized by high levels of
annual precipitation and lush vegetation.
Answer: False
32. Many desert plants have adaptations such as
succulent leaves and stems to store water.
Answer: True
33. The Sahara Desert is the coldest desert in the world,
known for its frigid temperatures year-round.
Answer: False
34. Deserts are devoid of animal life due to the extreme
arid conditions.
Answer: False
35. Desert biomes can be found on every continent,
except Antarctica.
Answer: True
36-40. Enumerate the environmental variables affecting
the biomes.
36. Sunlight
37. Temperature
38. Water and dissolved salts
39. Oxygen
40. Metabolic waste