Front

What is the climate zone closest to the equator?

Back

Tropical climate zone.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What adaptation might an organism in a tropical rainforest biome have?

Back

Large leaves to capture sunlight on the forest floor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

How would you describe the biome represented in a climatogram showing high rainfall and high temperatures?

Back

Tropical rain forest.

Front

What factor primarily influences the temperature of different climate zones?

Back

Latitude.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Which biome is likely to have the highest biodiversity?

Back

Tropical rainforest.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

What are the main characteristics of a tropical climate?

Back

High temperatures and high precipitation throughout the year.

Front

How does latitude affect climate?

Back

Latitude affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and climate zones.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is a climatograph?

Back

A graphical representation of the climate of a specific area, showing temperature and precipitation over time.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the significance of large leaves in tropical rainforests?

Back

They help capture sunlight in the dense canopy and on the forest floor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What role does precipitation play in determining a biome?

Back

Precipitation levels help classify biomes and influence the types of vegetation and animal life present.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6