Land Biomes

How is the taiga different from the tundra?

• Evergreen trees grow in the taiga; very little plant life grows in the tundra

• Many animals live in the taiga; no animals live in the tundra

• The taiga is very warm; the tundra is very cold

• The taiga exists around the North Pole; the tundra exists around the South Pole

Which word best describes the process by which biomes naturally change?

• Rapid

• Gradual

• Instantaneous

• Quick

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which land biome is mainly covered with grass?

• Desert

• Taiga

• Grassland

• Tundra

Which land biome is the ground frozen all year round?

• Grassland

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Deciduous Forest

Which biome is hot and humid all year round with plenty of rain?

• Tundra

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Taiga

• Temperate Forest

Which land biome is the coldest in temperature without any trees?

• Taiga

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Deciduous Forest

Prairies and savannas are two examples of this land biome?

• Tundra

• Grassland

• Desert

• Taiga

Which biome is home to lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and elephants?

• Grasslands

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Temperate Forest

What can you infer about animals that live in the desert?

• Most of them are quite large

• Most of them are warm-blooded

• Most are unable to withstand temperatures below 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• These animals can survive on very little water

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the main factor that separates the biomes?

• Land

• Water

• Climate

• Longitude

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6