Lesson 3.1.6.3
3.1.6.3 Biomes Quiz: AQA Geography, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What term describes a large-scale global ecosystem defined by its climate and vegetation?
- Habitat
- Niche
- Biosphere
- Biome
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Which global biome has consistently high rainfall and warm temperatures throughout the year?
- Savanna grassland
- Temperate deciduous forest
- Hot desert
- Tropical rainforest
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Which biome is dominated by grasses and scattered trees adapted to distinct wet and dry seasons?
- Boreal forest
- Savanna grassland
- Tundra
- Tropical rainforest
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Which leaf adaptation helps savanna trees reduce water loss during the dry season?
- Deciduous leaf drop
- Thin bark
- Broad surface area
- Drip tips
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Which process washes nutrients out of tropical rainforest soils due to high precipitation?
- Salinisation
- Gleying
- Leaching
- Weathering
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Which human activity is the leading cause of tropical rainforest clearance globally?
- Urban sprawl
- Mining infrastructure
- Agricultural expansion
- Ecotourism
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Which development issue causes severe pressure on savanna grassland habitats and native wildlife?
- Heavy industrialisation
- Agricultural intensification
- Urban decay
- Glacial retreat
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Which factor primarily determines the global distribution of major terrestrial biomes?
- Tectonic activity
- Longitude and time
- Soil depth
- Latitude and climate
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Which population trend increases resource demand and threatens biodiversity in savannas?
- Rural depopulation
- Population decline
- Rapid population growth
- Ageing population
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What term describes species that are natively restricted to specific tropical rainforest regions?
- Migratory species
- Invasive species
- Endemic species
- Pioneer species
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How do savanna grasses ecologically respond to severe moisture deficits in dry seasons?
- Dying back
- Rapid flowering
- Growing broad leaves
- Increasing transpiration
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What is a long-term environmental consequence of clearing tropical rainforests for farming?
- Soil degradation
- Enhanced biomass
- Higher air humidity
- Increased fertility
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Which climatic feature supports the continuous foliage growth of tropical rainforests?
- Year-round rainfall
- Low temperatures
- Prolonged drought
- Seasonal frost
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What adaptation allows many tropical rainforest animals to exploit upper canopy layers?
- Seasonal migration
- Burrowing habits
- Arboreal lifestyle
- Winter hibernation
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What is the primary ecological impact of expanding agricultural development in savannas?
- Glaciation
- Reforestation
- Habitat fragmentation
- Soil enrichment
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What climate factor makes agriculture in savannas particularly unstable?
- Year-round rain
- Permafrost
- Seasonal rainfall
- Low sunshine
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Which environmental factor primarily determines the global distribution and plant adaptations of biomes?
- Plate tectonics
- Climate
- Tidal range
- Longitude
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Which activity represents a major development pressure leading to tropical rainforest loss?
- Glacial retreat
- Resource extraction
- Urban sprawl
- Desertification
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What is the primary ecological consequence of large-scale tropical rainforest clearance?
- Soil formation
- Increased interception
- Enhanced succession
- Biodiversity loss
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What type of vegetation provides the main food source for large savanna herbivores?
- Grasses
- Mosses
- Deciduous trees
- Conifers
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