Biomes of the World

Match the biome to its description.

• The largest biome. It has long, cold winters and short, mild summers.

• Grassland

• This biome has four seasons. The trees lose their leaves before the cold winter.

• Tundra

• Can be both hot and cold and has very little rainfall. About one fifth of the earth is covered by this biome.

• Desert

• The coldest biome. Many of the animals living here have adaptations that help them survive in -50°F.

• Taiga

• This biome has very few trees and shrubs. Most animals living here are herbivores.

• Deciduous Forest

Antarctica is the largest desert biome. True or False?

• True

• False

Plants in the rainforest grow on the ground because they get plenty of sunlight.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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The most common type of tree in the taiga is the conifer.

• True

• False

Trees in the deciduous forest lose their leaves before winter. True or False?

• True

• False

The tundra is the coldest biome on earth.

• True

• False

Tundra biomes are located close to the equator.

• True

• False

What kind of adaptations do animals living in a desert need to have for survival?

• Ability to store water and withstand high temperatures

• Thick fur to keep warm

• Bright colors to attract mates

• Ability to fly long distances

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is the typical weather like in a deciduous forest?

• Hot and dry all year round

• Cold and snowy all year round

• Mild with distinct seasons

• Tropical with heavy rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Name an animal that lives in the tundra. What type of adaptation would this animal have so it can survive in the tundra? Why?

• Polar bear - Thick fur and fat for insulation

• Camel - Humps to store fat

• Elephant - Large ears for heat dissipation

• Kangaroo - Strong legs for jumping

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4