Biomes of the World
Explore the major biomes of the world, their characteristic flora and fauna, and the abiotic factors that define them.
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Biomes of the World
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following is NOT a major factor in determining the type of biome found in a particular region?
Temperature
Precipitation
Altitude
Ocean currents
2. The biome is characterized by permafrost and low-growing vegetation.
3. is the most biodiverse biome on Earth, found near the equator.
4. Deciduous trees are characteristic of the forest biome.
5. Deserts receive less than 25 cm of precipitation annually.
True
False
6. Briefly explain how latitude influences the distribution of biomes.
7. Describe two adaptations that plants in the desert biome have developed to survive.
Match each biome with its characteristic animal.
8. Tundra
a. Camel
9. Desert
b. Monkey
10. Tropical Rainforest
c. Polar Bear
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
11. The frozen layer of soil in the tundra is called .
12. Plants like cacti that store water are known as .
13. The uppermost layer of a tropical rainforest is the .