Terrestrial Ecosystems and Climate Zones Quiz

Test your knowledge on biogeography, climate zones, and terrestrial ecosystems with this quiz. Explore characteristics of various biomes and their impact on our planet.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical rainforest?

Low biodiversity
Low temperature
High humidity
Sparse vegetation
#2

Which climate zone is characterized by cold temperatures and permafrost?

Tropical
Temperate
Polar
Arid
#3

What type of vegetation dominates in the savanna biome?

Tall grasses
Deciduous trees
Coniferous trees
Mosses and lichens
#4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a temperate grassland ecosystem?

Rich soil
Frequent wildfires
Abundant rainfall
Grasses as dominant vegetation
#5

Which of the following is a key function of wetlands in terrestrial ecosystems?

Increasing desertification
Acting as carbon sinks
Promoting soil erosion
Reducing biodiversity
#6

What is the primary factor determining the distribution of terrestrial ecosystems?

Temperature
Precipitation
Soil fertility
Wind patterns
#7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a desert ecosystem?

Low precipitation
High temperature fluctuation
Abundance of water bodies
Sparse vegetation
#8

What is a major threat to coral reefs worldwide?

Ocean acidification
Overgrazing
Deforestation
Tornadoes
#9

Which of the following best describes a chaparral biome?

Extremely cold temperatures year-round
Highly diverse tropical rainforest
Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters
Permafrost and tundra vegetation
#10

Which of the following ecosystems is NOT primarily terrestrial?

Coral reef
Tundra
Grassland
Tropical rainforest
#11

Which biome is characterized by coniferous forests with long, cold winters and short, wet summers?

Tundra
Temperate deciduous forest
Taiga
Savanna
#12

What is a primary characteristic of a montane forest ecosystem?

Low altitude
High biodiversity
High temperatures
Low precipitation
#13

Which of the following is a major threat to the Arctic tundra biome?

Forest fires
Excessive rainfall
Oil spills
Permafrost melting due to climate change
#14

What is a primary characteristic of a steppe biome?

Heavy rainfall year-round
Sparse vegetation
Long, cold winters and short, wet summers
High altitude
#15

Which of the following is a characteristic of a chaparral biome?

Extremely cold temperatures year-round
Highly diverse tropical rainforest
Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters
Permafrost and tundra vegetation

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