Florida Science Grade 6

Section 2: Biomes

Biomes

1.
__________ describes the weather patterns that affect a region over a long period of time.
A)Climate
B)Weather
C)Succession
D)Community
2.
Which of these biomes receives little annual precipitation?
A)tundra
B)taiga
C)temperate deciduous forest
D)grasslands
3.
Which of these animals might be found living in a taiga?
A)moose
B)kangaroo rat
C)zebra
D)spotted owl
4.
Which biome typically has four distinct seasons?
A)temperate rain forest
B)desert
C)temperate deciduous forest
D)tundra
5.
Which one of these is true of the tropical rain forest biome?
A)The soil contains little dead vegetation.
B)The soil contains permafrost.
C)The soil thaws during the summer.
D)The soil is thin and gravelly.
6.
Which of these biomes receives the least amount of rainfall every year?
A)desert
B)tropical rain forest
C)taiga
D)temperate deciduous forest
7.
In many desert regions, water is diverted from streams and rivers to provide it to people in cities. How does this impact the animals in the area?
A)The animals migrate to tropical rain forests.
B)The animals become more active during daylight hours.
C)The animals stop searching for water.
D)The animals move closer to cities to search for food and water.
8.
Which plant is typically found in grasslands?
A)rice
B)corn
C)cactus
D)moss
9.
Which biome would the kangaroos of Australia be found in?
A)grasslands
B)tropical rain forest
C)desert
D)temperate deciduous forest
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