Biomes Practice

Put the biomes in order from hottest to coldest:

• Desert, Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Forest, Taiga, Tundra

• Tropical Rainforest, Desert, Taiga, Temperate Forest, Tundra

• Desert, Tundra, Taiga, Temperate Forest, Tropical Rainforest

• Tropical Rainforest, Desert, Temperate Forest, Tundra, Taiga

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which biome has mild temperatures and is great for farming?

• Taiga

• Grasslands

• Temperate Forest

• Savanna

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The earth's coldest biome is the....

• Antartica

• Grasslands

• Tundra

• Freshwater

Which biome is characterized by very little amounts of precipitation and cold temperatures?

• tundra

• desert

• temperate forest

• tropical rainforest

Which biome is found closest to the Earth's equator?

• tundra

• desert

• grassland

• tropical rainforest

In which biome is Georgia located?

• tropical rainforest

• taiga

• temperate forest

• grasslands

The kangaroo rat is able to get all of the water it needs through it's food and therefore, never needs to drink liquid. This animal has adapted to survive in which biome?

• Temperate Forest

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Grassland

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What kind of seasons are found in the Savanna biome?

• 4 seasons: summer, spring, winter, and fall

• 2 seasons: summer and winter

• 2 seasons: rainy and dry

• No seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Some plants have a waxy coating on their leaves that lets extra rain slide right off. This prevents the plants from absorbing too much water. Which biome would these plants be best adapted for?

• Desert

• Temperate Forest

• Tropical Ranforest

• Grasslands

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Acacia trees have a deep root system. These roots let them absorb a lot of water during the rainy season and then hold on to it during the long dry season. Which biome would these trees be best adapted for?

• Savanna

• Grasslands

• Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5