What are Earth Biomes?

What is a biome?

• A type of animal

• A large group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms

• A type of weather

• A kind of plant species that lives in tropical biomes

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What factor is used to describe the characteristics of a biome?

• Geography

• Climate

• Soil

• Animals

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that determine the communities in an ecosystem?

• Abiotic factors

• Biotic factors

• Disturbances

• Water cycles

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Which of the following animals can be found in the Deciduous Forest biome?

• Polar bear

• Squirrel

• Kangaroo

• Elephant

Which biome is warm and rainy all year round?

• Desert

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Grassland

• Taiga

Where is the Deciduous Forest biome located?

• Near the equator

• At the North Pole

• Halfway between the Arctic and the equator

• In the desert

What type of animal is commonly found in the Tundra biome?

• Penguin

• Arctic fox

• Lion

• Zebra

The Tundra is known for being a cold and ________________________ biome.

Where is the Tundra biome found?

• Near the equator

• At the South Pole

• At the far northern parts of the Earth

• In the desert

How many seasons are there in the Deciduous Forest biome?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 6

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