Biome Unit Quiz

What factors define/classify biomes?

What two biomes have the most similar rainfall characteristics?

Which biome is characterized by a layer of permafrost?

The eastern part of the U.S. Is mostly what biome?

Name at least three animals you would find in a desert biome.

____________ describes the weather patterns that affect a region over a long period of time.

Which biome typically has four distinct seasons?

The desert biome has the most rainfall

Biomes change drastically throughout the years.

The rain forest is the most diverse biome in the world.

Tundra is the __________ of all the biomes.

Biome that is extremely cold with very harsh conditions and few plants or animals

Biome that has plenty of plants, grass, and flowers. Has a rainy and dry season with decent temperatures all year

Biome that is the hottest and driest of all. Extreme temperatures and low precipitation

Choose one biome to describe in depth in one to two paragraphs. Your essay should include the biomes' precipitation, temperature, plant life, animals, and any other important characteristics. Your essay will be graded on content, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.