Comparing Ecosystems

Biome found south of the tundras, harsh conditions, Russian word for forrest, lichens, mosses and gymnosperms

• Tundras

• Taigas

• Deserts

• Grasslands

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A region that contains certain types of organisms and has a particular climate is called a(n) ___

• biography

• biome

• biosphere

• biology

Forests near the ___ that support an enormous variety of plant and animal species are called ___ forests.

• taigas; deciduous

• equator; moist

• equator; tropical rain

• desert; sandy

Marshes and bogs are examples of ___

• wetlands

• estuaries

• taigas

• tundras

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Where rivers flow into the ocean, ___ form.

• grasslands

• estuaries

• wetlands

• vents

Which of the following best describes turtles, algae, fish and beavers?

• Biotic factors found in lakes and ponds

• Abiotic factors found in lakes and ponds

• Biotic factors found in grasslands

• Abiotic factors found in forests

Swamps, marshes, and rivers are all examples of ____________ ecosystems.

• Saltwater

• Oceans

• Freshwater

• Tropical Rainforest

Which of the following ecosystems is characterized by permafrost and low temperatures?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Savanna

• Rainforest

In which ecosystem would you most likely find cacti and succulents?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Taiga

• Wetland

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which ecosystem is known for having the highest biodiversity?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Grassland

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5