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In this module, we have learned that terrestrial biomes are categorized by the dominant plant growth forms that exist in a region. These dominant plants coincide with the climates of a region, which we can illustrate graphically using climate diagrams. Based on patterns of climate and plant growth forms, we can categorize nine terrestrial biomes. In the next module, we will see that aquatic biomes can also be categorized, though the criteria are quite different from terrestrial biomes.

Module 12 AP® Review Questions

Question 1

1. In addition to temperature, a terrestrial biome is defined by

  1. annual precipitation.

  2. distinctive animal species.

  3. distinctive plant species.

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. I and III only

  4. II and III only

  5. I, II, and III

Question 2

2. The precipitation line below the temperature line in a climate diagram shows

  1. the primary growing season.

  2. when plants will grow the least.

  3. the biome is a desert or tundra.

  4. when plant growth will be limited by precipitation.

  5. the seasons in which droughts are most likely to occur.

Question 3

3. Permafrost is an important factor in which of the following biomes?

  1. Tundra

  2. Boreal forest

  3. Cold desert

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II only

  4. I and III only

  5. III and III only

Question 4

4. Plant growth in which of the following biomes is primarily constrained by precipitation?

  1. Boreal forest

  2. Temperate seasonal forest

  3. Temperate grassland

  4. Tropical rainforest

  5. Tundra

Question 5

5. Which of the following biomes has the highest soil nutrient levels?

  1. Tropical rainforest

  2. Temperate rainforest

  3. Boreal forest

  4. Woodland/shrubland

  5. Temperate seasonal forest