Explore the World's Habitats: Biomes Quiz for Year 6 Geography

Question 1

Which of these is a feature of the desert biome?

Accepted Answer

Sparse vegetation

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High levels of rainfall

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Large animal populations

Question 2

What do we call the usual weather patterns in a particular area over a long time?

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Climate

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Ecosystem

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Weather

Question 3

Which of these is NOT found in a tundra biome?

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Tall trees

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Short growing season

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Permafrost

Question 4

Which biome contains saltwater and a wide variety of marine life?

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Ocean

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Forest

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Desert

Question 5

Which biome is very cold, has little rain, and has a short growing season?

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Tundra

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Desert

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Rainforest

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a feature of a tropical rainforest biome?

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Very cold

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Lots of rain

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Lots of plants

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a biome?

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City

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 8

Which biome is known for its grassy plains, scattered trees, and grazing animals?

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Savanna

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Temperate forest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 9

Which biome has a temperate climate with distinct seasons and forests with both broadleaf and needleleaf trees?

Accepted Answer

Temperate rainforest

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Savanna

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 10

Which of the following animals lives in the tundra biome?

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Caribou

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Lion

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Emperor penguin

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Sloth

Question 11

What is a key feature of a tropical rainforest biome?

Accepted Answer

Warm and wet climate

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Little rain

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Not many plants

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Few types of animals

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tropical rainforest biome?

Accepted Answer

Low temperatures

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Abundant rainfall

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Tall, dense vegetation

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High biodiversity

Question 13

Which biome is known for its cold temperatures, limited vegetation, and frozen ground?

Accepted Answer

Tundra

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Desert

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Grassland

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Temperate forest

Question 14

Which animal has adapted to the cold temperatures of the tundra biome by developing thick fur and a layer of blubber?

Accepted Answer

Polar bear

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Arctic fox

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Penguin

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Seal

Question 15

Which biome is home to a variety of grazing animals like zebras and wildebeests?

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Grassland

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Tundra

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Desert

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Temperate forest

Question 16

What term describes the gradual change between different biomes?

Accepted Answer

Ecotone

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Ecosystem

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Habitat

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Biome

Question 17

What is a key difference between a tropical rainforest and a temperate forest biome?

Accepted Answer

Temperature variation

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Amount of sunlight

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Tree height

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Soil fertility

Question 18

Which biome is known for its vast grassy plains and grazing animals?

Accepted Answer

Grassland

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Temperate forest

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Taiga

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Desert

Question 19

Animals in the Arctic tundra biome have adapted to live in:

Accepted Answer

Extremely cold temperatures and limited vegetation

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Hot and dry conditions with scarce water

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Warm, humid climate with dense vegetation

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Moderate climate with seasonal changes

Question 20

The process by which plants in a rainforest use sunlight to create energy is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Evaporation

Question 21

Which animal is well-suited to the hot, dry desert biome?

Accepted Answer

Camel

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Polar bear

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Penguin

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Giraffe

Question 22

The frozen layer of soil found in the tundra is called:

Accepted Answer

Permafrost

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Bedrock

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Humus

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Topsoil

Question 23

Which biome is characterized by cone-shaped trees, long winters, and short summers?

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Taiga

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Temperate forest

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Grassland

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Tundra

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a naturally occurring biome?

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Urban

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Tropical rainforest

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Tundra

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Desert

Question 25

Which animal is well-adapted to the cold temperatures of the tundra?

Accepted Answer

Polar bear

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Lion

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Elephant

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Monkey

Question 26

Why is the Sahara Desert very dry?

Accepted Answer

It rarely rains there

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It is too cold

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The wind is too strong

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The air is too humid

Question 27

How does deforestation affect the variety of living things in biomes?

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It makes it smaller

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It makes it bigger

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It has no effect

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In some cases, it makes it bigger

Question 28

Which of the following is a way to protect biomes?

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Creating national parks

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Letting people hunt as much as they want

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Draining wetlands

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Turning forests into farms

Question 29

Which of the following describes a relationship where both organisms benefit?

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Mutualism

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Predator-prey

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Competition

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Parasitism

Question 30

Tropical rainforests are known for their:

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Tall trees with dense foliage

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Low temperatures

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Dry and desert-like conditions

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Sparse vegetation

Question 31

A savanna is a type of biome. Which animal is typically found in savannas?

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Zebras

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Polar bears

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Penguins

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Kangaroos

Question 32

Which biome is known for having permafrost, or permanently frozen ground?

Accepted Answer

Tundras

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Tropical rainforests

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Grasslands

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Deserts

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tropical rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Cold temperatures

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Dense vegetation

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Abundant animal and plant life

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High humidity and rainfall

Question 34

Which biome is known for its vast, grassy plains and grazing animals?

Accepted Answer

Grassland

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Tundra

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Forest

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Desert

Question 35

Which animal is well-suited to living in a desert ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Camel

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Tropical fish

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Polar bear

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Dolphin

Question 36

What is the primary factor that influences the types of biomes found in different regions?

Accepted Answer

Climate

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Altitude

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Human activities

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Soil conditions

Question 37

Which biome is characterized by cold temperatures, permafrost, and a unique set of plants and animals adapted to the extreme conditions?

Accepted Answer

Tundra

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Grassland

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Temperate forest

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Desert

Question 38

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a temperate deciduous forest biome?

Accepted Answer

Trees that shed their leaves in the fall season

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Tall, evergreen trees

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Open grasslands

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Dense undergrowth

Question 39

The Amazon rainforest is an example of which biome?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Temperate forest

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Grassland

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Desert

Question 40

Which biome is characterized by extreme cold and very few trees?

Accepted Answer

Tundra

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Temperate forest

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Grassland

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Desert

Question 41

Which biome is home to the greatest variety of plant and animal species?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Tundra

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Grassland

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Temperate forest

Question 42

What is the name for a community of living organisms in a biome?

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Ecosystem

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Biosphere

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Habitat

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Population

Question 43

What is a unique characteristic of the savanna biome?

Accepted Answer

Mix of trees and grasses

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Dense forests

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Lots of water

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Very hot temperatures

Question 44

What is the main factor that affects the distribution of biomes around the world?

Accepted Answer

Climate

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Soil type

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Altitude