Land Biome Review Set
• Which of the following biomes receives the
most rainfall annually?
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A. Taiga
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B. Temperate Rain Forest
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C. Temperate Deciduous forest
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D. Tropical Rain Forest
• Which of the following biomes receives the
most rainfall annually?
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A. Taiga
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B. Temperate Rain Forest
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C. Temperate Deciduous forest
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D. Tropical Rain Forest
• What are the six major land biomes?
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A. Tundra, taiga, desert, humid, forest,
savannah
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B. Tundra, taiga, desert, grassland,
temperate forest, tropical forest
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C. Temperate forest, savannah, taiga, cool,
desert
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D. Tundra, cool, humid, taiga, temperate
forest, savannah
• What are the six major land biomes?
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A. Tundra, taiga, desert, humid, forest,
savannah
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B. Tundra, taiga, desert, grassland,
temperate forest, tropical forest
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C. Temperate forest, savannah, taiga, cool,
desert
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D. Tundra, cool, humid, taiga, temperate
forest, savannah
The five abiotic factors that help characterize a
biome include:
A. Temperature, annual precipitation, weather,
Amount of sunlight, and water availability.
B. Amount of sun light, soil type, temperature
range, cloud cover, and water availability.
C. Temperature range, water availability, annual
precipitation, amount of sunlight, and soil type.
D. Temperature range, soil type, annual
precipitation, water availability, organism type.
The five abiotic factors that help characterize a
biome include:
A. Temperature, annual precipitation, weather,
Amount of sunlight, and water availability.
B. Amount of sun light, soil type, temperature
range, cloud cover, and water availability.
C. Temperature range, water availability, annual
precipitation, amount of sunlight, and soil type.
D. Temperature range, soil type, annual
precipitation, water availability, organism type.
• What is one way that coniferous leaves, called
needles, are able to conserve water during the
winter?
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A. They contain a wax coating.
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B. By being able to conduct photosynthesis
throughout the year.
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C. Because of their nature to absorb water
during the winter.
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D. Since their shape in like needles, they are
able to penetrate the frozen soil during the
winter to absorb water.
• What is one way that coniferous leaves, called
needles, are able to conserve water during the
winter?
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A. They contain a wax coating.
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B. By being able to conduct photosynthesis
throughout the year.
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C. Because of their nature to absorb water
during the winter.
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D. Since their shape in like needles, they are
able to penetrate the frozen soil during the
winter to absorb water.
• A ____________ is a region of Earth where
the climate determines the types of plants
that live there.
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A. ecosystem
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B. climate
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C. biome
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D. ocean
• A ____________ is a region of Earth where
the climate determines the types of plants
that live there.
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A. ecosystem
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B. climate
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C. biome
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D. ocean
• How are ecosystems different from biomes?
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A. Ecosystems are larger.
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B. Ecosystems are smaller.
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C. Biomes include only plant life.
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D. Ecosystems include only plant life.
• How are ecosystems different from biomes?
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A. Ecosystems are larger.
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B. Ecosystems are smaller.
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C. Biomes include only plant life.
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D. Ecosystems include only plant life.
• How does a climate determine the organisms
that live in a biome?
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A. By the amount of rainfall
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B. By the length of the dry season
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C. Organisms must be able to reproduce
and live
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D. The amount of plants that provide
oxygen through photosynthesis.
• How does a climate determine the organisms
that live in a biome?
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A. By the amount of rainfall
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B. By the length of the dry season
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C. Organisms must be able to reproduce
and live
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D. The amount of plants that provide
oxygen through photosynthesis.
• Long-term temperature and precipitation
patterns in a region defines a
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A. biome.
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B. environment.
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C. taiga biome.
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D. climate.
• Long-term temperature and precipitation
patterns in a region defines a
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A. biome.
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B. environment.
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C. taiga biome.
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D. climate.
• Temperate rain forest biomes
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A. have long, cool wet seasons and a
relatively dry summers.
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B. have short hot seasons with a lot of
precipitation.
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C. have long, cool dry seasons and a
relatively dry summers also.
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D. have a short dry season and a long wet
season.
• Temperate rain forest biomes
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A. have long, cool wet seasons and a
relatively dry summers.
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B. have short hot seasons with a lot of
precipitation.
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C. have long, cool dry seasons and a
relatively dry summers also.
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D. have a short dry season and a long wet
season.
• Deciduous tress
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A. need more water than other types of
trees.
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B. lose their leaves due to seasonal frosts.
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C. lose their leaves to conserve water
during cold periods.
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D. Lose their leaves to provide nutrients
to the soil.
• Deciduous tress
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A. need more water than other types of
trees.
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B. lose their leaves due to seasonal frosts.
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C. lose their leaves to conserve water
during cold periods.
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D. Lose their leaves to provide nutrients
to the soil.
• Tundra biomes have
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A. low average temperatures and lots of
precipitation.
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B. high average temperatures and little
precipitation.
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C. low average temperatures and little
precipitation.
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D. high average temperatures and lots of
precipitation.
• Tundra biomes have
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A. low average temperatures and lots of
precipitation.
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B. high average temperatures and little
precipitation.
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C. low average temperatures and little
precipitation.
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D. high average temperatures and lots of
precipitation.
A Tropical Grassland biome is
A. One with moderate precipitation, lots of trees,
and cool summers.
B. One with few trees, high average temperatures
throughout the year, and wet and dry seasons.
C. Moderate precipitation, deep soil rich in
nutrients, and grasses dominate plant life.
D. Very dry, rocky/sandy soil, with hot days and
cold nights.
A Tropical Grassland biome is
A. One with moderate precipitation, lots of trees,
and cool summers.
B. One with few trees, high average temperatures
throughout the year, and wet and dry seasons.
C. Moderate precipitation, deep soil rich in
nutrients, and grasses dominate plant life.
D. Very dry, rocky/sandy soil, with hot days and
cold nights.
• Tundra biomes have
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A. low average temperatures and lots of
precipitation.
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B. high average temperatures and little
precipitation.
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C. low average temperatures and little
precipitation.
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D. high average temperatures and lots of
precipitation.
• Tundra biomes have
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A. low average temperatures and lots of
precipitation.
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B. high average temperatures and little
precipitation.
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C. low average temperatures and little
precipitation.
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D. high average temperatures and lots of
precipitation.
• ____________ factors affect which organisms
can live in a biome.
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A. Abiotic
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B. Biotic
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C. Weather
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D. Water
• ____________ factors affect which organisms
can live in a biome.
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A. Abiotic
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B. Biotic
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C. Weather
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D. Water
• ______________ are features that allow
organisms to survive and reproduce.
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A. Sun and clouds
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B. Water and temperature
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C. Nutrients rich soil
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D. Adaptations
• ______________ are features that allow
organisms to survive and reproduce.
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A. Sun and clouds
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B. Water and temperature
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C. Nutrients rich soil
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D. Adaptations
Temperate Deciduous Forest biomes have trees
with
A. Leaves that drop as winter approaches.
B. No leaves.
C. Needles for leaves.
D. Leaves as spring approaches.
Temperate Deciduous Forest biomes have trees
with
A. Leaves that drop as winter approaches.
B. No leaves.
C. Needles for leaves.
D. Leaves as spring approaches.
Trees with needles as leaves
A. Are considered coniferous.
B. Drop their leaves as winter approaches.
C. Have cones used for reproduction.
D. Have cones used for collection of water.
Trees with needles as leaves
A. Are considered coniferous.
B. Drop their leaves as winter approaches.
C. Have cones used for reproduction.
D. Have cones used for collection of water.
• Biomes that are close to oceans often have
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A. wet climates
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B. dry climates
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C. Salty soil
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D. windy conditions
• Biomes that are close to oceans often have
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A. wet climates
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B. dry climates
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C. Salty soil
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D. windy conditions
• What makes one biome different from
another?
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A. Its weather pattern
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B. It rainfall amounts
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C. Its unique community of plants and
animals
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D. Its relationship in global positioning
compared with other biomes
• What makes one biome different from
another?
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A. Its weather pattern
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B. It rainfall amounts
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C. Its unique community of plants and
animals
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D. Its relationship in global positioning
compared with other biomes
• Which of the following factors determines a
biome’s identity?
• A. the climate that exists there
• B. the number of people who live there
• C. the amount of pollution that occurs there
• D. the types of activities that can be done
there
• Which of the following factors determines a
biome’s identity?
• A. the climate that exists there
• B. the number of people who live there
• C. the amount of pollution that occurs there
• D. the types of activities that can be done
there
Each ecosystem includes
A. A specific population of organisms and their
physical environment.
B. A specific biome of organisms and their
physical environment.
C. A specific grouping of animals made up of
predators and prey.
D. A specific community of organisms and their
physical environment.
Each ecosystem includes
A. A specific population of organisms and their
physical environment.
B. A specific biome of organisms and their
physical environment.
C. A specific grouping of animals made up of
predators and prey.
D. A specific community of organisms and their
physical environment.
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Adaptations are features that
A. Allow organisms to survive and reproduce.
B. Allow only plants to survive and reproduce.
C. Allow only animals to survive and
reproduce.
• D. Give organisms the ability to eat different
diets.
• Adaptations are features that
• A. Allow organisms to survive and
reproduce.
• B. Allow only plants to survive and reproduce.
• C. Allow only animals to survive and
reproduce.
• D. Give organisms the ability to eat different
diets.
• Which ecosystem most likely has the greatest
biological diversity?
• A. a tank that includes several goldfish
• B. a tundra region that has many penguins
• C. a pine tree in which three groups of birds
live
• D. a rain forest that has many different types
of plants and animals
• Which ecosystem most likely has the greatest
biological diversity?
• A. a tank that includes several goldfish
• B. a tundra region that has many penguins
• C. a pine tree in which three groups of birds
live
• D. a rain forest that has many different types
of plants and animals
___________ is the main abiotic factor that
characterizes a biome.
A. Precipitation
B. Sunlight
C. Climate
D. Air temperature
___________ is the main abiotic factor that
characterizes a biome.
A. Precipitation
B. Sunlight
C. Climate
D. Air temperature
• Some grass species need fire in order for their
seeds to germinate. Why might this adaptation
be useful for grasses?
• A. Fire allows trees to grow and provide shade
for the grasses.
• B. The hot temperature of the fire helps the
grasses grow faster.
• C. Seeds can germinate in an area that has been
cleared by a fire.
• D. Fire discourages grazing by large animals so
grass can grow higher.
• Some grass species need fire in order for their
seeds to germinate. Why might this adaptation
be useful for grasses?
• A. Fire allows trees to grow and provide shade
for the grasses.
• B. The hot temperature of the fire helps the
grasses grow faster.
• C. Seeds can germinate in an area that has
been cleared by a fire.
• D. Fire discourages grazing by large animals so
grass can grow higher.
• What is an adaptation that allows some
animals to survive in the tundra?
• A. living underground
B. being active at night only
C. having thick layers of fur
• D. living within the upper branches of trees
• What is an adaptation that allows some
animals to survive in the tundra?
• A. living underground
B. being active at night only
C. having thick layers of fur
• D. living within the upper branches of trees
• How is a tundra biome similar to a desert
biome?
• A. Both biomes have dry, rocky soils.
• B. Both biomes lack plants or animals.
• C. Both biomes are hot during the day and
cold at night.
• D. Both biomes are characterized by very
little precipitation.
• How is a tundra biome similar to a desert
biome?
• A. Both biomes have dry, rocky soils.
• B. Both biomes lack plants or animals.
• C. Both biomes are hot during the day and
cold at night.
• D. Both biomes are characterized by very
little precipitation.
A region that has a specific climate and a specific
community of plants and animals is a
A. Temperate Rain Forest
B. Taiga
C. Biome
D. Climate
A region that has a specific climate and a specific
community of plants and animals is a
A. Temperate Rain Forest
B. Taiga
C. Biome
D. Climate
A region with low average temperatures and
little precipitation is
A. Taiga
B. Ecosystem
C. Climate
D. biome
A region with low average temperatures and
little precipitation is
A. Taiga
B. Ecosystem
C. Climate
D. biome
• In which biome would you expect to find
many coniferous trees?
• A. taiga
• B. tundra
• C. savanna
• D. tropical rain forest
• In which biome would you expect to find
many coniferous trees?
• A. taiga
• B. tundra
• C. savanna
• D. tropical rain forest
• What is one way that a temperate rain forest is
different from a temperate deciduous forest?
• A. A temperate rain forest has large populations
of grasses rather than tall trees.
• B. A temperate rain forest is made up of palm
trees rather than coniferous trees.
• C. A temperate rain forest has a long rainy
season rather than moderate, year-round rainfall.
• D. A temperate rain forest has trees that lose
their leaves in winter rather than keeping them
year-round.
• What is one way that a temperate rain forest is
different from a temperate deciduous forest?
• A. A temperate rain forest has large populations of
grasses rather than tall trees.
• B. A temperate rain forest is made up of palm trees
rather than coniferous trees.
• C. A temperate rain forest has a long rainy season
rather than moderate, year-round rainfall.
• D. A temperate rain forest has trees that lose their
leaves in winter rather than keeping them year-round.
• Which phrase best describes the soil in a
grassland biome?
• A. dry and frozen
• B. rocky, sandy, and dry
• C. deep, dark, and nutrient rich
• D. thin, acidic, and nutrient poor
• Which phrase best describes the soil in a
grassland biome?
• A. dry and frozen
• B. rocky, sandy, and dry
• C. deep, dark, and nutrient rich
• D. thin, acidic, and nutrient poor