biome quiz

Savanna adaptations

• Short legs for running fast
• Bright colors for visibility
• High water requirements for survival
• Organisms in the savanna have adaptations like long legs, camouflage, and drought tolerance.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Tundra Biome

• The tundra biome is a tropical region with rich soil and diverse ecosystems.
• The tundra biome is characterized by high temperatures and dense vegetation.
• The tundra biome is a cold, treeless region with low vegetation and permafrost.
• The tundra biome is a warm, forested area with abundant wildlife.

Tundra Adaptions

• Thick fur and hibernation
• Bright colors and permanent residency
• Aquatic adaptations and camouflage
• Tundra adaptations include insulation, dark coloration, and migratory behaviors.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Taiga biome

• Taiga biome is a tropical rainforest found near the equator.
• Taiga biome is located exclusively in the southern hemisphere.
• Taiga biome is a coniferous forest found in northern regions.
• Taiga biome consists mainly of deciduous trees.

Taiga adaptations

• Short fur
• Nocturnal behavior
• Coniferous trees, thick fur, hibernation, and migration.
• Deciduous trees

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

temperate forest biome

• Temperate forest
• Savanna forest
• Boreal forest
• Tropical forest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

temperate forest adaptations

• Animals migrating to warmer climates
• Limited plant diversity with few adaptations
• Deciduous trees shedding leaves, animal hibernation, and diverse plant adaptations.
• Coniferous trees retaining needles year-round

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

tropical rainforest

• Desert
• Savanna
• Temperate forest
• Tropical rainforest

tropical rainforest adaptations

• Small leaves to reduce weight
• Adaptations include large leaves, drip tips, camouflage, symbiotic relationships.

• Thick bark to prevent water loss
• Underground root systems for stability

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

temperate grassland Adaptations

• Deep root systems, fire-resistant seeds, rapid regrowth after disturbances.
• Shallow root systems
• Drought-resistant leaves
• Slow growth in nutrient-rich soil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4