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Earth Biomes

Earth Biomes

Self-Assessment Quiz

1. Lianas and epiphytes are typically found in

the tall grass prairie.
the southern coniferous forest
taiga.
tropical rain forest.

2.  Chaparral vegetation is closely associated with the

humid continental climate.
midlatitude steppe climate.
dry summer subtropical (Mediterranean) climate .
northern coniferous forest.

3. Taiga is found on the poleward limits of the 

Midlatitude Steppe
Broadleaf Evergreen forest
Midlatitude Broadleaf Deciduous Forest
Northern Coniferous Forest

4. Which of the following biogeographical realms is dominated nearly exclusively by tropical forest?

Neotropical
Nearctic
Afrotropical
Indomalayan

Use this map to answer the following questions.

biome quiz map

5.  The most likely location to find a tall grass prairie is

A
G
J
D

6. Xerophytic vegetation is most likely found at

B
C
D
none of the above

7. A temperate rain forest is most likely found at

C
F
H
E

8. A mediterranean woodland is most likely located at

F
K
J
H

 

9. Which of the following would I most likely find at location H

Midlatitude Steppe
Southern Coniferous Forest
Midlatitude Broadleaf Deciduous Forest
Northern Coniferous Forest

10. Which of the following would I most likely find at location I

Midlatitude Steppe
Midlatitude broadleaf deciduous and mixed forest
Tundra
Northern Coniferous Forest

 

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