Biomes and Diversity

Which biome has the HIGHEST diversity?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical Rainforest

• Grassland

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What is a defining characteristic of the taiga biome?

• Warm and wet year-round.

• Cold winters and coniferous trees

• High temperatures and low rainfall

• Dominated by grasses

Why are aquatic biomes important?

• They store most of the Earth's carbon dioxide.

• They are home to a diverse species and provide water for ecosystems.

• They have the least biodiversity of all biomes.

• They are unaffected by human activities.

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Which of the following is an example of an animal you are most likely to find in a savanna biome?

• Elephant

• Arctic fox

• Moose

• Shark

Grasslands and Savannas are both dominated by grasses.

• This is a TRUE statement

• This is a FALSE statement

Biodiversity refers only to the number of animals in an ecosystem.

• This is a FALSE statement

• This is a TRUE statement

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Taiga biomes are known for their coniferous trees.

• This is a FALSE statement

• This is a TRUE statement

Marine biomes include coral reefs and kelp forests.

• This statement is TRUE

• This statement is FALSE

Match the BIOME with the correct STATEMENT

• Aquatic

• Low biodiversity due to harsh conditions

• Tundra

• Grasslands with scattered trees, warm temperatures with wet/dry seasons

• Savanna

• Includes both freshwater and marine environments

• Desert

• High biodiversity due to warm, wet climate and abundant resources

• Rainforest

• Cold, treeless biome that covers the northern part of the planet

List at least one way that humans can protect biodiversity.

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