Biomes

Front

What biome is characterized by permanently frozen ground?

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Tundra

Front

In which biome would you find a hot, humid climate with lush vegetation and no seasons?

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Tropical Rainforest

Front

What types of organisms are typically found in a desert biome?

Back

Cacti, scorpions, coyotes, kangaroo rats, and lizards.

Front

Which biome is known for having trees that change with the four seasons?

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

Front

How many seasons does the savanna biome have?

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Two seasons - a long dry season and a shorter wet season.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of a tropical rainforest biome?

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High biodiversity and dense vegetation with a warm, humid climate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

What adaptations do organisms in the tundra biome have?

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Thick fur, fat layers, and the ability to hibernate or migrate.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Front

What is the main difference between a desert and a savanna biome?

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Deserts have very little rainfall, while savannas have a distinct wet and dry season.

Front

What type of vegetation is commonly found in a temperate deciduous forest?

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Deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the fall.

Front

What is the climate like in a boreal forest biome?

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Cold with long winters and short summers, primarily coniferous trees.