Biomes Practice

What adaptations are most likely found on a desert animal

• long fur, blubber, white coat

• brown coat, short fur, large ears

• colorful feathers, long legs

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The fennec fox is most likely found in the

• rainforest

• taiga

• desert

• tundra

A student made a list of structures that are helpful for plants living in the desert.

Many plants in the desert have -

• spines

• stems that can expand to hold water

What other structures should the students add to the list?

• tendrils and waxy skin

• shallow roots and leaves that drop in the fall

• bark and leaves that drop in the fall

• waxy skin and shallow roots

Which of the following is a characteristic of all biomes?

• They all have the same temperature and precipitation levels.

• They are unaffected by human activities.

• They each have unique physical characteristics, climates, and species.

• They are all located at the equator.

Which biome is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperature variations between day and night?

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Deciduous forest

The function of the shallow roots are to---

• allow the tree to rest during the winter.

• allow a plant to absorb as much water as possible.

• allow a plant to keep as much water as possible from leaving the plant.

• climb to reach sunlight.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The desert and savannah both have climates that are

• hot

• cold

• tropical

• rainy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are the biotic factors of the savanna

• animals 

• plants 

• grass

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What adaptations are most likely found on a desert animal (a)  

• brown coat, short fur, large ears

• long fur, blubber, white coat

• colorful feathers, long legs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The desert and savannah both have climates that are (a)  

• hot

• cold

• tropical

• rainy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6