Ecosystems Review #2

Low average daily temperature and low annual precipitation are found in a

• grassland

• desert

• tundra

• rainforest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A baobab tree is enormous in size, with leaves only growing at the very top of it’s trunk. The bark is fire resistant. In addition, in order for it to survive the dry season, the leaves have developed an adaptation that allows them to grow quickly when there is adequate water. Then when water becomes scarce, the leaves turn brown to limit water loss. The baobab tree is MOST likely found in what kind of environment.

• swamp

• forest

• tundra

• grassland

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Tarzan said that his house is in a rainforest. Which fact about his backyard MOST helps his claim?

• HIs backyard has trees and animals.

• His backyard is humid.

• His backyard has very high annual precipitation.

• His backyard has soil and rocks.

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Piglet says that his house is in the deciduous forest. Which fact about his backyard MOST helps his claim?

• HIs backyard experiences 4 seasons.

• He sees squirrels and chipmunks in his backyard.

• His backyard has trees.

• His backyard has soil and grass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Rudolph says that his house is in the tundra. Which fact about his backyard MOST helps his claim?

• It's cold and he can see his breath when he talks in his backyard.

• The soil in his backyard is frozen with absolutely no trees.

• It snowed in his backyard last week.

• He saw foxes, hares and owls in his backyard.

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Which area can be labeled 'taiga'?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which area should be labeled 'grassland'?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which area is MOST LIKELY a desert?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which area is MOST LIKELY a deciduous forest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What does a producer do in order to support its ecosystem?

• Break down dead plant and animal matter

• Turns rain water into water vapor

• Take in vitamins and minerals from the soil

• Make food through photosynthesis

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