Biomes of the World
Explore the different biomes of the world, their characteristics, and the plants and animals that live in 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 the provided map and your knowledge of biomes to complete the worksheet.
1. Which biome is characterized by very cold temperatures, permafrost, and low-growing vegetation like mosses and lichens?
Desert
Tundra
Tropical Rainforest
Grassland
2. Which biome receives the most rainfall and is known for its high biodiversity?
Taiga
Desert
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Forest
3. A large region of Earth that has a certain climate and certain types of living things is called a .
4. The biome is very dry and can be hot or cold, with plants adapted to store water.
5. Animals like polar bears and arctic foxes are found in the biome.
6. Deserts always have hot temperatures.
True
False
7. The ocean is an example of an aquatic biome.
True
False
8. Name two animals that are adapted to live in a desert biome and explain one adaptation for each.
9. Describe the main difference between a temperate forest and a tropical rainforest.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The frozen layer of soil in the tundra is called .
11. The top layer of trees in a rainforest, where many animals live, is called the .
12. A grassland biome with scattered trees, often found in Africa, is known as a .
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