Biomes Notes

Which land biome has more species than all the

other biomes combined?

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Temperate Forest

• Savannah

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Thomas lives close to the North Pole in Barrow,

Alaska. The region has a tundra ecosystem.

Thomas drew this chart of the characteristics of

the tundra ecosystem.

What could Thomas conclude from the chart

about plants that grow in the tundra?

• Tundra climate has a long growing season and a

  variety of plants.

• Tundra plants must adapt to drought and cold.

• Tundra soil is rich in nutrients that help plants

  grow.

• Tundra plants benefit from the fast process of

  decomposition.

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Which statement best describes tundra?

• a large area of flat or rolling grassland

• a dry area that receives little rainfall

• an area with low temperatures and short

  growing seasons

• an area that is home to several diverse and

  unique species

Which biome contains many nocturnal animals

with thick, scaly skin that prevents water loss?

• desert

• tropical rain forest

• savanna

• taiga

Coastal marshes provide important ecosystem

services such as

• reducing the effects of exotic species.

• increasing coastal flooding.

• acting as nurseries for many species of fish.

• providing ideal sites to bury radioactive waste.

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The picture shows a tropical rain forest.

The temperature in the rain forest is always

warm, day and night. This environment contains

many green plants and receives a lot of rain.

Which kind of plant or animal would be found in

this environment?

• a mammal that has thick fur year-round

• a plant that needs little water to survive

• a vine that grows up a tree to get sunlight

• an animal that feeds on grasses and wheat

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The two most important factors that determine

what type of biome develops are the climate and

• continent.

• weather.

• the soil type.

• the latitude.

Which of the following is NOT true about a

temperate deciduous forest?

• It contains soil that is lacking in nutrients.

• It has been disturbed by the influence of

  humans.

• Its average temperature changes dramatically

  per season.

• It has a general spread of even precipitation

  throughout the year.

Robert's father works for a logging company in

Tacoma, Washington. Washington has temperate

forests that are an important part of the states

economy. Robert made the chart below of the

characteristics of a temperate forests for his

science class.

What can be inferred from Robert's chart about

the plant and animal life in temperate forests?

• The temperature and precipitation levels remain

  unchanged throughout the seasons.

• Plants and animals have adaptations that allow

  them to withstand seasonal changes.

• Trees keep their leaves year-round and get

  plenty of sunlight.

• Animals remain active all through the year.

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An area that has rolling grasslands, clumps of

trees and shrubs, moderate to warm

temperatures, dry winters, and wet summers is

classified as a

• temperate rainforest.

• tundra.

• temperature grassland.

• savanna.