Unit Study Guide Biomes

Most of the world’s rain forests are found close to the

• Arctic circle

• equator

• Antarctic

• desert

Scientists have discovered a new species of fox that has larger than average ears and is nocturnal. In which biome would this new species of fox most likely be found?

• desert

• tundra

• deciduous forest

• tropical rain forest

The temperate forest is a type of terrestrial biome.

Which of the following are characteristic of a temperate forest?

• Elk and caribou migrating during the early summer to graze on lichen and grasses.

• Warm weather, plentiful rain, and diverse plant and animal life

• Cold winters, short summers, and frozen subsoil, even in the summer

• Warm summers, cold winters, squirrels, and deciduous trees

Many types of animals like the bear store up fat during the warm summer months and then hibernate during the cold winter months. Hibernation is a common adaptation of animals in which biome?

• savanna

• temperate deciduous forest

• tropical rain forest

• desert

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Due to fairly constant rain and high temperatures, the vegetation in the rainforest is very dense.

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps plants win the battle for sunlight on the forest floor?

• Vines that climb trees

• Grasses that grow in clumps

• Leaves that are needle-like

• Trees that are cone-shaped

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A tree called the Creosote has a taste and smell that animals find unpleasant. It has leaves that close in the day to keep in water and open at night to absorb moisture. Its leaves also grow close to the stem to reduce water evaporation. This plant also has dual root systems that tap deep into the underground water and radial roots that collect surface water. Which of the following statements is true based on the paragraph above?

• The Creosote tree is well adapted for the desert biome and its lack of rainfall.

• Due to the type of leaves found on the Creosote tree, this tree most likely thrives in the savanna.

• The dual root systems of the Creosote tree would help it to survive in the tundra.

• The Creosote tree is most likely found in the rainforest because it has adapted to conserve water.

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Which of the following organisms has an adaptation that will allow it to survive in the tundra?

• Mammals with thin fur that allows them to get rid of heat efficiently.

• Plants that have broad leaves to capture sunlight and long roots to capture water.

• Reptiles with long tongues with sticky pads for catching flying insects.

• Grasses with shallow roots and the ability to grow quickly when moisture is rarely present.

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Which of the following best describes an effective adaptation of plants commonly found in the Taiga?

• Grasses that are drought tolerant

• Vines that climb trees to reach sunlight

• Trees with very shallow roots due to the permafrost

• Trees with a conical shape allowing them to shed snow and ice

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Which biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall?

• tundra
• desert
• temperate deciduous forest
• tropical rain forest

Which biome covers most of the land mass near the Earth's equator?

• tundra
• desert
• grassland
• tropical rainforest