Biomes of North America Quiz

Temperate deciduous forests boast high biodiversity due to varied plant and animal species.

The Tundra biome features low temperatures, permafrost, and a covering of mosses and lichens.

Tropical rainforests feature hot, humid conditions, abundant rainfall, and dense tree canopies.

Savannas are known for their extensive grasslands, sparse trees, and grazing herbivores.

Chaparral biomes feature hot, dry summers, mild wet winters, and vegetation adapted to fires.

Tundra biomes have a frozen subsoil layer (permafrost) and a brief growing season.

Deciduous forests experience cold winters, hot summers, and a mix of grasses and leaf-shedding trees.

Deserts have low precipitation, extreme temperature fluctuations, and vegetation adapted to harsh conditions.

Tundra biomes have extremely cold temperatures, strong winds, and little vegetation.

Deserts feature high temperatures, scant precipitation, and water-storing vegetation.

Polar desert is not found among North American desert biomes.

Savannas are characterized by grasses, scattered trees, and natural fires as part of the ecosystem.

Taiga biomes are marked by frigid winters, brief summers, and coniferous forests.

Deserts are characterized by high temperatures, scarce rainfall, and water-conserving vegetation.

Savannas are recognized for their extensive grasslands and grazing animals such as bison and antelope.

Deciduous forests have cold temperatures, moderate rainfall, and trees that shed leaves in winter.

Taiga biomes feature evergreen trees, acidic soil, and cold, snowy winters.

Deciduous forests have moderate temperatures, moderate rainfall, and a mixture of broadleaf and coniferous trees.

Savannas are recognized for their flat terrain, fertile soil, and dominance by grasses.

Taiga biomes have cool temperatures, moderate precipitation, and a mix of broadleaf and needleleaf trees.

Chaparral biomes regularly experience droughts and fires.

The boreal forest biome is also referred to as the taiga biome.

Coniferous forests are primarily composed of cone-bearing trees such as pine and spruce.

Alpine biomes have low biodiversity due to their extreme environmental conditions.