Which biome has a permanently frozen layer of soil called permafrost?
A.
savanna
B.
grassland
C.
tundra
D.
taiga
C. tundra
Which animal would most likely be found in a warm area near the equator that gets around two meters of rainfall per year?
A.
deer
B.
zebra
C.
orangutan
D.
wolf
B. zebra
Which statement best explains the temperatures of a desert environment?
A.
The high amount of moisture in the air traps heat causing extreme temperature differences.
B.
The high amount of moisture in the air traps heat causing a very stable temperature range.
C.
The lack of moisture in the air allows heat to escape quickly at night causing a very stable temperature range.
D.
The lack of moisture in the air allows heat to escape quickly at night causing extreme temperature differences.
D. The lack of moisture in the air allows heat to escape quickly at night causing extreme temperature differences.
An abnormal drought combined with an extended period of hot weather can cause a wildfires in some of Earth's biomes. Which biome would be least likely to experience a wildfire caused by these factors?
A.
tundra
B.
savanna
C.
grassland
D.
temperate forest
A. tundra
Which of the following is a biotic factor in a biome?
A.
the quality of soil
B.
the amount of rainfall
C.
the presence of ponds and lakes
D.
the types of grasses
D. the types of grasses
A tropical rain forest is able to meet the needs of many plants, animals, insects, and birds because temperatures are
A.
warm all year, and there is a lot of rainfall.
B.
warm all year, and there is little rainfall.
C.
cold all year, and there is a lot of rainfall.
D.
cold all year, and there is little rainfall.