The Tundra Biome: Trivia Facts Quiz

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1.

Which one of the following does NOT describe the tundra?
- A.
  
  Cold
- B.
  
  Has permafrost
- C.
  
  Dry
- D.
  
  Has spruce trees
2.

Which one of the following animals lives in the tundra?
- A.
  
  Turtle
- B.
  
  Frog
- C.
  
  Lemming
- D.
  
  Coyote
3.

Which plant below does NOT grow in the tundra?
- A.
  
  Maple tree
- B.
  
  Lichen
- C.
  
  Moss
- D.
  
  Grass
4.

Winter weather in the tundra can last up to how long?
- A.
  
  3 months
- B.
  
  4 months
- C.
  
  6 weeks
- D.
  
  9 months
5.

The type of biome a region has is determined by the
- A.
  
  Geography
- B.
  
  Climate
- C.
  
  Weather
- D.
  
  Wind speed
6.

Which one of the following indicators is NOT part of the climate?
- A.
  
  Annual precipitation
- B.
  
  Average temperature
- C.
  
  Average wind
- D.
  
  Type of plants and animals
7.

The tundra is sometimes called a cold desert because of it________
- A.
  
  Is cold and dry
- B.
  
  Is cold and snowy
- C.
  
  Is dry and snowy
- D.
  
  Has cacti
8.

Which animal below does NOT live in the tundra?
- A.
  
  Polar bear
- B.
  
  Arctic fox
- C.
  
  Green tundra toad
- D.
  
  Ducks and geese
9.

It is possible to find a tundra climate on the equator.
- A.
  
  True, on mountain peaks
- B.
  
  True, in the Amazon jungle
- C.
  
  True, but only in winter
- D.
  
  False
10.

The tundra has permafrost, which means the soil is ...
- A.
  
  Frozen all the time
- B.
  
  Permanently snow-covered
- C.
  
  Too hard for plants to grow
- D.
  
  Always covered with a layer of frost
11.

Where would you NOT find the tundra?
- A.
  
  Northern Canada
- B.
  
  Northern Alaska
- C.
  
  On mountain peaks
- D.
  
  In northern Indiana