Biomes Assessment

Which of the following is a common abiotic factor in the tundra?

• High humidity

• Permafrost

• Frequent rainfall

• High temperatures

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the tundra's climate affects its plant life.

• The warm climate allows for a wide variety of plant species.

• The cold climate limits plant growth to mostly mosses and lichens.

• The climate supports large trees and dense forests.

• The climate has no effect on plant life.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation of desert animals?

• Hibernation during winter

• Nocturnal activity to avoid daytime heat

• Migration to cooler areas

• Building nests in trees

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is one reason for the high biodiversity in rainforests?

• No sunlight

• Consistent warm temperatures and high rainfall

• Limited food resources

• Never gets below 45 degrees

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the impact higher temperatures would have on desert ecosystems.

• It will likely increase water availability.

• It may lead to more extreme temperatures and droughts.

• It will have no significant impact.

• It will make deserts more hospitable for all species.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Predict how deforestation (cutting down the trees) might affect the biodiversity of rainforests.

• It will increase biodiversity by creating more open space.

• It will decrease biodiversity by destroying habitats.

• It will have no effect on biodiversity.

• It will only affect plant species, not animals.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is a common characteristic of animals living in the tundra?

• Brightly colored fur

• Thick fur or blubber for insulation

• Long, thin legs for running

• Large ears for heat dissipation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the climate like in the Rainforest?

• dry and cold

• hot and humid (wet)

• cold and humid (wet)

• hot and dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Arjun, Henry, and Emma are exploring a tropical rainforest and notice that grasses, small shrubs, and bushes cannot survive there. Which of the following abiotic factors play a role in limiting these types of plants?

• amount of sunlight

• amount of water

• insect population

• temperature

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Noah, Benjamin, and Avery are exploring different biomes. They come across a biome represented by the rainfall amounts in letter C. Can you help them identify this biome?

• desert

• prairie

• deciduous forest

• tropical rain forest