Exploring Earth's Biomes

How much of the Earth's land do deserts cover?

• One-tenth

• One-half

• One-fourth

• One-fifth

What adaptation helps desert animals conserve water?

• Hibernating during the day

• Growing long fur

• Being nocturnal

• Changing color

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is a biome?

• A scientific tool used to measure biodiversity.

• A type of animal adapted to its environment.

• A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region.

• A weather pattern observed over a long period.

Which biome is known for having a canopy created by trees?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

• Taiga

What is unique about the soil in tropical rainforests?

• It is very shallow.

• It is heavily leached of nutrients.

• It is nutrient-rich.

• It is mostly sand.

Which biome has trees that grow on other plants?

• Savanna

• Tropical Rainforest

• Taiga

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

Which biome is the largest land biome?

• Desert

• Taiga

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

What type of trees dominate the taiga biome?

• Fruit-bearing

• Palm

• Coniferous

• Deciduous

Which biome experiences four distinct seasons?

• Desert

• Savanna

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Tundra

What is a defining feature of temperate grasslands?

• Large areas of grass

• Dense forests

• Permanent ice caps

• Heavy rainfall