#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