Ecosystems (pg. 148 - 157)

How much rainfall does the Eastern Temperate forest receive per year?

• 100 inches

• 12 inches

• 50 inches

• 20 inches

The rainiest region of the United States is home to which of the following animals?

• Bald Eagles and Grizzly Bears

• Sideband Snail and Western Tanager

• Alligators and Armadillos

• Coyotes and Roadrunners

How do prairie grasses survive long hot summers?

• By storing water in their roots

• By shedding leaves to reduce water loss

• By growing deeper roots and adapting

• By entering a dormant state and dying. After they will regrow.

Why do deciduous trees drop their leaves?

• To conserve water during winter

• To attract pollinators

• To increase photosynthesis

• To protect from herbivores

The four different ecosystems mentioned in the textbook that we would see in the United States are:

• Deserts, Forests, Grasslands, and rainforests

• Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, and Ponds

• Mountains, Valleys, Plateaus, and Plains

• Rainforests, Savannas, Wetlands, and Coral Reefs

Which regions received the most rainfall in the United States?

• Eastern Temperate Forest

• Pacific Northwest

• Central Plains Grasslands

• Southwest Desert

The ______________________________ is the region where rainfall supports grasslands. It provides enough _______________ to support grasses, but not enough for most trees.

• central plains; water

• southwest desert; heat

• eastern temperate; cold

• pacific northwest; humidity

Why aren’t most prairie grasses killed by fires?

• Because they have deep roots that survive fires and are protected.

• Because they are fire-resistant

• Because they grow in areas where fires do not occur

• Because they are protected by animals

Temperate forests are ___________ environments.

• dry

• wet

• tropical

• rare

The temperate forest is a good home for plants and animals because:

• it is located near the equator.

• it is always warm and dry.

• it has no predators.

• it has a mild climate and diverse habitats.