Year 5
Where are the Earth's biomes?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about where the Earth's six major biomes are located and how their position on the Earth impacts their climates. We conclude by considering the huge variation that exists within continents.
Year 5
Where are the Earth's biomes?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about where the Earth's six major biomes are located and how their position on the Earth impacts their climates. We conclude by considering the huge variation that exists within continents.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Review the location of different biomes
- Examine which biomes occur at different latitudes
- Explore which continents are most diverse in terms of biomes
- Examine countries with particularly diverse biomes in them
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5 Questions
Q1.
Flora means animals.
True
Q2.
Choose the correct statement.
A biome is a large area of climate with a particular land, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna).
A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (fauna) and animals (flora).
Q3.
Which biome has temperatures between 20°C and 25°C all year round
Coniferous Forest (Taiga)
Desert
Grasslands (Savanna)
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tundra
Q4.
Which biome has temperatures between -40°C and +40°C?
Coniferous Forest (Taiga)
Desert
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Tundra
Q5.
Which biome has temperatures between -30°C and 30°C?
Coniferous Forest (Taiga)
Desert
Grasslands (Savanna)
Tropical Rainforest
Tundra
4 Questions
Q1.
Choose the correct statement.
A biome is a large area of climate with a particular land, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna).
A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (fauna) and animals (flora).
Q2.
How many major biomes are there?
16
18
Q3.
Why is it hotter nearer the equator than at 30°N and 30°S?
The equator heats up more quickly than anywhere else on the Earth’s surface.
The equator is closer to the sun.
Q4.
Which three continents contain a tundra and a desert?
North America, Asia and Oceania
North America, South America and Oceania