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1.2 Terrestrial Biomes
By Ryan Beeler
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What is the main characteristic of a temperate rainforest's climate?
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Match the biome with the yearly precipitation/temperature that it receives.
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Taiga
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Temperate Rainforest
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Tropical Rainforest
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Temperate Seasonal Forest
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Savanna
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Desert
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Tundra
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Shrubland
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Temperate Grassland
What is the typical climate condition of the Taiga biome?
Long, cold winters and short, warm summers
Hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters
Constantly warm and high humidity
Unpredictably varying temperatures
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The primary vegetation in Taiga biome is composed of what trees?
Mangroves
Deciduous trees
Coniferous trees
Cacti
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What is a common human activity impacting the Taiga biome?
Desertification
Land reclamation
Overfishing
Logging
Tundra biome is prominent in which parts of the world?
Arctic regions
Temperate regions
Desert regions
Tropical regions
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What is a significant characteristic of the fauna in the tundra biome?
Designed for long migrations
Adapted for climbing
Adapted to handle extreme cold
Mammals are absent
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Which type of vegetation predominantly grows in a tundra biome?
Low shrubs and moss
Tall trees
Cacti and succulents
Grass and flowers
High rainfall and mild temperatures
Low rainfall and mild temperatures
High rainfall and high temperatures
Low rainfall and high temperatures
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What tree types are predominantly found in temperate rainforests?
Palm and baobab trees
Evergreen and deciduous trees
Deciduous and coniferous trees
Birch and maple trees
In which season does a temperate deciduous forest lose its leaves?
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Question 11
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What is the primary adaptation of plants in a temperate deciduous forest?
N/A - they have no adaptations
Water storing capabilities
Seasonal leaf shedding
Fire-resistance
Question 12
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What factor primarily contributes to the four distinct seasons experienced in the temperate deciduous forest biome?
Altitude
Latitude affects the intensity and duration of sunlight
Closeness to equator
Proximity to bodies of water
What is a prominent characteristic of a tropical rainforest?
High precipitation level
Freezing temperatures
Very high altitudes
Low moisture level
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What type of climate is found in tropical rainforest?
Cold and dry
Cold and humid
Hot and dry
Hot and humid
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In a tropical rainforest, where is the largest concentration of biomass found?
In the undergrowth
In the emergent layer
In the tree canopy
In the forest floor
In which climate is the shrubland chaparral biome commonly found?
Mediterranean
Tropical
Polar
Desert
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What characteristic plant adaptations are found in the chaparral biome?
Cacti and succulents
Drought-resistant and fire-resistant vegetation
Large leafed plants
Mosses and ferns
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What are the common types of vegetation in shrubland chaparral?
Tall grasses only
Succulents only
Large pine trees
Shrubs, small trees, grasses
What characterizes the vegetation of a savanna biome?
Cacti and desert shrubs
Widespread tundra vegetation
Grassy areas with scattered trees
Dense forest canopy
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What climate condition typically associated with savanna biomes?
Hot and extreme drought
Cold and snowy winters
Heavy year-round rainfall
Seasonal rainfall with a dry period
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What is a major factor that limits tree growth in a savanna biome?
Fire
Animal grazing
Insufficient sunlight
Drought
What is the main distinguishing feature of desert biomes?
High temperature
Abundant wildlife
Dense vegetation
Very low rainfall
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What adaptation helps cacti survive in desert biomes?
Storing water in their bodies
Shedding leaves in dry season
Becoming dormant in the heat
Burrowing underground
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Which animal is not typically found in a desert biome?
Camel
Kangaroo rat
Polar bear
Gila monster
