Lesson Y7-U06-L03

Climate and Plants: Why Biomes Differ Quiz: KS3 Geography, Unit 6

20 questions

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Lesson Y7-U06-L03, Climate and Plants: Why Biomes Differ: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Geography (National Curriculum), Unit 6: Year 7: Ecosystems and Biomes, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What are the two main climatic requirements for plant growth?

    • Light and salt
    • Warmth and water
    • Ice and oxygen
    • Wind and soil

  2. On a climate graph, what do the bars represent?

    • Temperature
    • Rainfall
    • Air pressure
    • Wind speed

  3. On a climate graph, what does the line represent?

    • Cloud cover
    • Humidity
    • Rainfall
    • Temperature

  4. How is climate defined over a long period?

    • Daily rainfall
    • Hourly temperature
    • Average weather pattern
    • Weekly wind

  5. What term describes all the plant life growing in a specific area?

    • Topography
    • Vegetation
    • Fauna
    • Biomass

  6. What is a physical feature that helps an organism survive called?

    • Mutation
    • Hibernation
    • Adaptation
    • Migration

  7. What general term covers rain, snow, sleet, and hail?

    • Evaporation
    • Condensation
    • Precipitation
    • Transpiration

  8. On a standard climate graph, which axis displays rainfall?

    • The left axis
    • The top axis
    • The right axis
    • The bottom axis

  9. Which region experiences the hottest temperatures all year round?

    • Near the poles
    • Polar circles
    • High mountains
    • Near the equator

  10. Why are temperatures lower near the poles than at the equator?

    • Higher altitude
    • Less gravity
    • Weaker sunlight angle
    • Shorter years

  11. What two key climate factors determine which biome develops in a region?

    • Pressure and humidity
    • Soil and altitude
    • Wind and sunlight
    • Temperature and rainfall

  12. Rainfall in Manaus, a city in the Amazon rainforest, is about 260 mm in January, 314 mm in March, 88 mm in July and 58 mm in August. Which month has the most rainfall?

    • July
    • August
    • March
    • January

  13. The city of Manaus, in the Amazon rainforest, has a hot climate all year. What is its average temperature in January?

    • About 27°C
    • About 22°C
    • About 14°C
    • About 35°C

  14. A graph shows temperatures of about 35 to 40°C in summer and only 1 to 3 mm of rain in most months. Which biome matches?

    • Tropical rainforest
    • Temperate forest
    • Tundra
    • Hot desert

  15. A graph shows every month below 5°C and very little rain. Which biome fits this climate?

    • Tundra
    • Hot desert
    • Tropical rainforest
    • Savanna grassland

  16. A climate graph shows 26°C all year and heavy rainfall. Which biome is it?

    • Tundra
    • Tropical rainforest
    • Hot desert
    • Deciduous forest

  17. Why do tropical rainforest trees often have broad leaves?

    • To store extra water
    • To attract insects
    • To capture sunlight
    • To prevent frost damage

  18. What is the main benefit of small, waxy leaves on a desert plant?

    • Increases shade
    • Absorbs more heat
    • Reduces water loss
    • Attracts pollinators

  19. Why do tundra plants typically stay very low to the ground?

    • Avoids strong winds
    • Hides from animals
    • Reaches deep water
    • Absorbs swamp gas

  20. A climate graph shows high heat and ten months of no rain. What limits plant growth?

    • Heavy snow
    • Severe drought
    • Constant shade
    • Frozen ground

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