Glencoe Biology

Section 2: Terrestrial Biomes

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
The average weather conditions affecting a biome is called ____.
A)temperate condition
B)precipitation
C)tundra
D)climate
2
A ____ is an area where the annual rate of evaporation exceeds the rate of precipitation.
A)desert
B)temperate forest
C)tropical forest
D)polar region
3
What does this picture demonstrate?
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A)Increased latitude causes a temperature increase.
B)Increased altitude or latitude causes a temperature decrease.
C)Altitude affects temperature but not latitude.
D)Latitude affects temperature but not altitude.
4
Warm temperatures and large amounts of rainfall characterize what type of biome?
A)boreal forests
B)tundra
C)temperate grassland
D)tropical rain forest
5
How is a boreal forest different from tundra?
A)Boreal forests are colder.
B)There is more permafrost in boreal forests.
C)There are less trees in boreal forests.
D)The ground remains warmer in boreal forests.
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