Ecosystems and Biomes

A rainforest is a/an _, which can contain many different ecosystems.

• biome

• environment

A(n) _ is the connection between a particular environment and the plants and animals that live there.

• environment

• ecosystem

• biomes

are much larger than ecosystems.

• Environments

• Ecosystems

• Biomes

What are two natural events that can affect ecosystems? (Open-ended question)

Answer explanation

Forest fires, disease, and climate changes are acceptable answers.

An ecosystem is made up of all the _____________ & _____________ factors

• dead & small

• large & small

• biotic & large

• biotic & abiotic

What are all the land ecosystems in the world called?

• Biomes

• Biotic Factors

• Tundra

• Biosphere

Which biome best describes North Carolina?

• Tundra

• Taiga

• Temperate

• Desert

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert biome?

• High rainfall

• Low rainfall

• Dense forests

• High humidity

What is the primary factor that distinguishes one biome from another?

• Animal species

• Climate

• Soil type

• Human activity

Which biome is known for having four distinct seasons?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Temperate forest

• Rainforest