Biomes Of The World Trivia Quiz

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

    • Marine
    • Freshwater
    • Desert
    • Tundra
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Explore key characteristics of various biomes with the 'Biomes Of The World Trivia Quiz'. Engage with questions about fauna and flora adaptations, biome types, and their importance to ecosystems and humans. Ideal for learners interested in biology and environmental science.

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  • 2. 

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

    • Desert

    • Taiga

    • Tundra

    • 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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  • 3. 

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

    • Taiga

    • Rainforest

    • Deciduous forest

    • Tundra

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 4. 

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

    • Rainforest

    • Marine

    • Taiga

    • Savannah

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 

    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?

    • Deciduous forest

    • Taiga

    • Desert

    • 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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  • 6. 

    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?

    • Taiga

    • Rainforest

    • Freshwater

    • Deciduous forest

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 7. 

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

    • Rainforest

    • Deciduous forest

    • Taiga

    • Savannah

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 8. 

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

    • Water and trees

    • Flowers and baby deer

    • Plants and animals

    • Plants and water

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 9. 

    This is the largest of all biomes.

    • Taiga

    • Marine

    • Desert

    • Rainforest

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 10. 

    This is the largest terrestrial biome.

    • Taiga

    • Tundra

    • Rainforest

    • Savannah

    Correct Answer
    A. Taiga
    Explanation
    The taiga is the largest terrestrial (land) biome.

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