Biomes of the World - Week 11 Assessment

A biome is the combination of climate, ________________, and animals in a place?

• vegetation

• vegetables

• organisms

• migration

The five biomes listed in the article are ________________, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra.

• temperate

• adapted

• aquatic

• freshwater

Freshwater biomes include lakes, ponds, ________________, and streams.

• oceans

• reefs

• estuaries

• rivers

Marine biomes include oceans, ________________ and estuaries.

• lakes

• reefs

• ponds

• rivers

Grasslands are found in all regions of the world except ________________.

• Antarctica

• Africa

• North America

• South America

What type of vegetation grows in this grassland biome?

• cactus and shrubs

• mosses and lichens

• wild grasses and shrubs

• evergreen and deciduous tree

How are animals and plants able to live in a desert biome?

• They do not use any water.

• They use lots of water.

• They adapt to use less water.

• They make their own water.

The __________________ is the coldest biome.

• forest

• grassland

• aquatic

• tundra

What adaptations do animals use to survive in the tundra biome?

• Animals have webbed feet.

• Animals have sharp teeth.

• Animals have long necks.

• Animals have fur.

The biomes of our Earth affect the way we live by influencing:

• our clothing choices and housing designs

• the technology we use

• our language and culture

• the political systems we adopt