<p> Biome Quiz</p><p>Write the letter of the term that best completes each statement or answers the question.</p><p>1. A terrestrial biome characterized by coniferous evergreen trees is the A. taiga B. tundra C. savanna D. temperate deciduous forest</p><p>2. Permafrost is found in which terrestrial biome? A. taiga B. tundra C. chaparral D. savanna</p><p>3. The ___ is a cold and mostly treeless biome covering about one-fifth of Earth’s land surface. A. tundra B. taiga C. desert D. chaparral</p><p>4. A biome that is found mainly in coastal regions and is dominated by dense, spiny shrubs and scattered trees is known as _____. A. desert B. tundra C. taiga D. chaparral</p><p>5. Which type of vegetation dominates in the taiga biome? A. deciduous trees B. coniferous trees C. mosses, lichens, and dwarf woody plants D. tall grasses and scattered trees</p><p>6. Cacti and plants with a waxy coating on their leaves are typical vegetation in a(n) A. Desert B. Chaparral C. Savanna D. Taiga</p><p>7. Which biome is characterized by having the highest annual precipitation rate? A. desert B. tundra C. tropical rain forest D. grassland</p><p>8. Which biome has mostly shallow-rooted, low-growing plants that can reproduce by budding and division rather than by flowering? A. taiga B. tundra C. grassland D. rainforest</p><p>9. Which statement describes grassland soils? A. They have a low level of nutrients and a dry, thin layer of topsoil. B. They have a low level of nutrients and an acidic, thick layer of topsoil. C. They have a moderate level of nutrients and a moist, thin layer of topsoil. D. They have a high level of nutrients and a dark, thick layer of topsoil.</p><p>10. The biome characterized by sandy soil, annual precipitation of 2-4 cm, and animals including: kangaroo rat, rabbits, skunks, and snakes is the ___. A. Desert B. Deciduous forest C. Tropical forest D. Temperate grassland Answer Key: 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. A</p>