Ecology Land Biomes

What are the two most significant abiotic factors that influence what type of biome is found in a geographic area? (Select Two)

• Average precipitation.

• Humidity level.

• Average temperature.

• Wind speed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where on this map would you expect to find a tundra?

• A

• B

• C

• D

If winds are coming in from the west, the rainshadow effect would produce a greater amount of precipitation for which area?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where would you expect to find a boreal forest, or taiga?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which ecosystem would have the shortest growing season, permafrost, and few if any trees

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which ecosystem would you expect to find the greatest amount of biomass and biodiversity?

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate desert

• Boreal forest

• Polar grassland

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which statement describes the relationship between latitude and temperature?

• As latitude increases, temperature increases

• As latitude increases, temperature decreases

• There is no relationship between latitude and temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following statements is true regarding primary succession?

• The soil is already present, so pioneer species grow very quickly.

• Happens after a disturbance to an ecosystem, such as a forest fire or flood.

• A climax community can be reached relatively quickly, in 150-200 years.

• This type of succession starts on new land, so it takes much longer to occur

What type of ecosystem would you be most likely to find at a latitude of 5°N?

• A tropical rainforest

• A temperate grassland

• A polar desert

• A boreal forest or taiga

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of forest would you expect to see trees turning changing color from green to red, orange, and yellow during the fall?

• Deciduous Forest

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Boreal Forest

• This happens in all these forests.