Biomes Of The World Trivia Quiz

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Review the biomes that we learned in class.

Questions and Answers

1.

I am a frog. I need to live near this biome.
- A.
  
  Marine
- B.
  
  Freshwater
- C.
  
  Desert
- D.
  
  Tundra
Correct Answer
B. Freshwater

Explanation
A frog is an amphibian. Amphibians have moist skin and need to live near water.

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I am a large mammal who grazes on grass. I need room to roam. Which biome would suit me best?
- A.
  
  Rainforest
- B.
  
  Marine
- C.
  
  Taiga
- D.
  
  Savannah
Correct Answer
D. Savannah

Explanation
A savannah is a grassland. Large mammals who graze on grass live in this biome. This biome allows large mammals the space they need to roam.

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Small nocturnal animals typically live here. The plants here are made to store water, since there is very little rain. Which biome is this?
- A.
  
  Desert
- B.
  
  Taiga
- C.
  
  Tundra
- D.
  
  Marine
Correct Answer
A. Desert

Explanation
Desert animals are typically small, nocturnal animals. Many reptiles live here. Desert plants have adapted to this environment by storing water. The plants have shallow roots, so that when it does rain, the roots easily collect the water.

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This is the largest of all biomes.
- A.
  
  Taiga
- B.
  
  Marine
- C.
  
  Desert
- D.
  
  Rainforest
Correct Answer
B. Marine

Explanation
The marine (ocean) biome is the largest in the world. 3/4 of our planet is covered with water. Of all of the water in the world, 97% of it is found in oceans. There are four oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, and Indian.

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This biome is very helpful to people. We get many fruits and other foods from this biome. Many of the plants are used to make medicines. This biome is also shrinking because of deforestation. Which biome is this?
- A.
  
  Taiga
- B.
  
  Rainforest
- C.
  
  Freshwater
- D.
  
  Deciduous forest
Correct Answer
B. Rainforest

Explanation
There are more species of plants and animals in the rainforest than in any other biome. We get many products from the rainforest, such as fruits, sugar, chocolate, cinnamon, and much much more. Scientists use many rainforest plants to make the medicines that we use when we are sick.

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I am a broad-leaved tree. My leaves are very colorful in the fall, then fall off of me in the winter. Which biome am I?
- A.
  
  Deciduous forest
- B.
  
  Taiga
- C.
  
  Desert
- D.
  
  Tundra
Correct Answer
A. Deciduous forest

Explanation
Deciduous trees are trees that have leaves that change color, then fall in the winter. In these forests you will find many types of animals.

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Your Christmas tree came from this biome. Most of the precipitation here is snow.
- A.
  
  Rainforest
- B.
  
  Deciduous forest
- C.
  
  Taiga
- D.
  
  Savannah
Correct Answer
C. Taiga

Explanation
A taiga is a coniferous forest. These forests contain trees that have needles and stay green all year. Taigas mostly receive snow, so they are a bit cold.

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This biome is the coldest of all biomes. You will find this biome in the Arctic regions of the world.
- A.
  
  Taiga
- B.
  
  Rainforest
- C.
  
  Deciduous forest
- D.
  
  Tundra
Correct Answer
D. Tundra

Explanation
A tundra is found in the arctic regions of the world. It is a very cold biome and the animals that live there have adaptations that help them survive. For example, penguins have large layers of blubber and very thick feathers that help keep them warm.

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This is the largest terrestrial biome.
- A.
  
  Taiga
- B.
  
  Tundra
- C.
  
  Rainforest
- D.
  
  Savannah
Correct Answer
A. Taiga

Explanation
The taiga is the largest terrestrial (land) biome.

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10.

Ecosystems contain flora and fauna. What are "flora and fauna"?
- A.
  
  Water and trees
- B.
  
  Flowers and baby deer
- C.
  
  Plants and animals
- D.
  
  Plants and water
Correct Answer
C. Plants and animals

Explanation
Flora: plant life
Fauna: animal life
You can remember this easily by thinking that "flora" sounds like "flower", which is a plant.
"Fauna" sounds like "fawn" which is a baby deer, which is an animal.

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Biomes Of The World Trivia Quiz

I am a frog. I need to live near this biome.

I am a large mammal who grazes on grass. I need room to roam. Which biome would suit me best?

Small nocturnal animals typically live here. The plants here are made to store water, since there is very little rain. Which biome is this?

This is the largest of all biomes.

This biome is very helpful to people. We get many fruits and other foods from this biome. Many of the plants are used to make medicines. This biome is also shrinking because of deforestation. Which biome is this?

I am a broad-leaved tree. My leaves are very colorful in the fall, then fall off of me in the winter. Which biome am I?

Your Christmas tree came from this biome. Most of the precipitation here is snow.

This biome is the coldest of all biomes. You will find this biome in the Arctic regions of the world.

This is the largest terrestrial biome.

Ecosystems contain flora and fauna. What are "flora and fauna"?