Climate and Vegetation Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a natural factor that affects where plants grow?

Accepted Answer

Human activity

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Climate

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Soil type

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Altitude

Question 2

Which of these factors does NOT affect where plants grow?

Accepted Answer

Type of government

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Sunlight

Question 3

What kind of plants can be found in places that get lots of rain and are always warm?

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Rainforest plants

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Desert plants

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Tundra plants

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Grassland plants

Question 4

Which of these trees loses its leaves in fall?

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Oak

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Pine

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Palm

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Gum

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a type of natural environment called a biome?

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City

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Forest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT affect where different types of plants can grow?

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The number of people living in an area

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The amount of rainfall

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The type of soil

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The height above sea level

Question 7

Which of these factors does NOT affect where plants grow?

Accepted Answer

Animal grazing

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Climate

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Soil type

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Altitude

Question 8

Which of these factors does NOT affect where different types of plants can grow?

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The number of people living nearby

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The amount of sunlight and rainfall

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The elevation above sea level

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The type of soil

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects plant distribution?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Temperature

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Moisture

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Soil type

Question 10

Which climate zone has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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Mediterranean

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate deciduous forest

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Polar

Question 11

Which plant has adapted to survive in cold climates by developing thick, waxy leaves?

Accepted Answer

Snowdrop

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Cactus

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Palm tree

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Lily

Question 12

Which of the following describes tropical rainforest vegetation?

Accepted Answer

Tall trees with thick leaves

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Small bushes and grass

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Cacti and thick plants

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Evergreen trees with thin leaves

Question 13

Which human activity can harm plants?

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Cutting down forests

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Planting trees

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Cleaning up pollution

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Protecting wildlife

Question 14

Which of these can be replaced naturally?

Accepted Answer

Trees

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 15

Which type of climate is typically found in areas near the equator, with high temperatures and lots of rain?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Temperate grassland

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Polar tundra

Question 16

Which of these types of vegetation is NOT found in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Deciduous forest

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Coniferous forest

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Temperate grassland

Question 17

Which type of climate has hot and dry summers followed by cold and wet winters?

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Hot and dry summers, cold and wet winters

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Warm and humid all year round

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Cold and dry all year round

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Mild and wet all year round

Question 18

What tool is used to measure temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 19

Which climate zone is characterized by consistently high temperatures, abundant rainfall, and dense vegetation?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Temperate forest

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Polar ice cap

Question 20

How do plants absorb water from the ground?

Accepted Answer

Osmosis

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Diffusion

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Photosynthesis

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Transpiration

Question 21

Which type of vegetation is characterized by tall trees and abundant rainfall?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Grassland

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Tundra

Question 22

What is the term for the gradual change from one type of vegetation to another?

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Ecological succession

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Evolution

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Habitat change

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Migration

Question 23

Which country possesses the largest area of tropical rainforest globally?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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United Kingdom

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India

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Australia

Question 24

Which type of vegetation typically thrives in cold climates and experiences short growing seasons?

Accepted Answer

Tundra

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Grassland

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Forest

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Desert

Question 25

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the amount of sunlight available to plants?

Accepted Answer

Pollution

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Season

Question 26

Which of the following does NOT affect the types of plants that grow in an area?

Accepted Answer

School lunch menus

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Altitude

Question 27

Which of these climate zones is known for its lush, green plants and high rainfall?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Temperate deciduous forest

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Mediterranean climate

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Desert

Question 28

What is the name of the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Evaporation

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Transpiration

Question 29

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Mediterranean climate?

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Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters

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Cold, snowy winters and cool, wet summers

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Heavy rainfall year-round

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Little temperature variation throughout the year

Question 30

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the distribution of plants?

Accepted Answer

Number of people living in the area

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Soil type

Question 31

Tropical rainforests are found in areas with:

Accepted Answer

High temperatures and lots of rainfall

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Moderate temperatures and little rainfall

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Low temperatures and heavy rainfall

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Low temperatures and no rainfall

Question 32

Which type of vegetation is found in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Temperate broadleaf forest

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 33

What is the main reason why deserts have very few plants?

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Not enough rain

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Too much rain

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Too hot

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Too cold

Question 34

Which type of vegetation is characteristic of areas with high rainfall and warm temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Grassland

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 35

Which zone has the coldest average temperatures and the sparsest vegetation?

Accepted Answer

Polar

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Desert

Question 36

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of desert vegetation?

Accepted Answer

Short, succulent plants

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Tall, leafy trees

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Grass with deep roots

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Plants with large, flat leaves

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of deforestation?

Accepted Answer

Improved water quality

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Loss of habitat for animals

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Increased soil erosion

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Climate change

Question 38

How are climate and vegetation interconnected?

Accepted Answer

They influence and shape each other.

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Climate has no influence on vegetation.

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Vegetation has no influence on climate.

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They are completely independent of each other.

Question 39

Which of these places is very wet and has huge trees?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Temperate forest

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Tundra

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Desert

Question 40

Which of these plants can live in a very dry place, like a desert?

Accepted Answer

Cactus

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Fern

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Oak tree

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Lily

Question 41

What's the name of the layer of air that surrounds our planet and helps control its temperature?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Ozone layer

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Lithosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 42

What do we call the tool used to measure how hot or cold it is?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Compass

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a feature of a desert?

Accepted Answer

Loads of plants

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Lots of sunshine

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Little rain

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Strong winds

Question 44

What is the name for the process where plants use sunlight to make energy?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Transpiration

Question 45

Which type of plant is specially adapted to live in dry places with not much rain?

Accepted Answer

A cactus

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A fern

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An oak tree

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A lily

Question 46

Which of these is a place on Earth that is always hot and wet and has lots of trees?

Accepted Answer

A tropical rainforest

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A temperate forest

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A desert

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A tundra

Question 47

Which of these describes how plants grow in a tundra?

Accepted Answer

They are short and close to the ground

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They are tall and have big trunks

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They have lots of bushes and vines

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They have many colorful flowers

Question 48

Why do deserts have so few plants?

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Because they don't get enough water

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Because it is too hot for plants to grow

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Because the winds are too strong

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Because the soil is too sandy

Question 49

What do plants do that is important for the air we breathe?

Accepted Answer

They take in carbon dioxide from the air

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They put carbon dioxide into the air

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They store carbon in their leaves

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They have no role in the air we breathe

Question 50

Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of plant life?

Accepted Answer

Animal migration

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Climate

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Soil type

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Human activity

Question 51

What type of vegetation is typically found in areas with a lot of rainfall and warm temperatures year-round?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Coniferous forest

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Deciduous forest

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Grasslands

Question 52

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to create their own food called?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Decomposition

Question 53

Which of the following is a deciduous tree?

Accepted Answer

Oak

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Pine

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Palm

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Cactus

Question 54

Which biome is characterized by cold temperatures, year-round snow cover, and limited vegetation?

Accepted Answer

Tundra

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Grasslands

Question 55

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 56

Some plants have thick, waxy leaves. What helps them survive in dry places?

Accepted Answer

The waxy leaves stop water from evaporating.

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The waxy leaves attract insects that bring water.

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The waxy leaves reflect sunlight, keeping the plant cool.

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The waxy leaves make the plant grow taller.

Question 57

Which of these is an example of a temperate forest?

Accepted Answer

The New Forest in England

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The Amazon rainforest

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The Sahara desert

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The tundra in the Arctic