Earth's Biomes and Ecosystems

The video tutorial covers Earth's major biomes, including deserts, temperate forests, rainforests, tundras, grasslands, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Each biome's climate, typical plants, and animals are discussed. The tutorial includes a matching activity and a project where students create models of assigned biomes, encouraging creativity and understanding of the material.

What is the primary focus of the video linked in the introduction?

• To provide a detailed analysis of desert biomes

• To help understand Earth's major biomes

• To explain the water cycle

• To discuss climate change

Which of the following is a common plant found in the desert biome?

• Pine trees

• Cacti

• Oak trees

• Venus flytrap

Which season is NOT part of the temperate forest biome?

• Winter

• Spring

• Monsoon

• Fall

What is the typical temperature range in a rainforest?

• 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 85 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit

Which animal is commonly found in the tundra biome?

• Alligator

• Zebra

• Caribou

• Monkey

What type of soil is typical in grassland biomes?

• Sandy soil

• Rocky soil

• Rich soil

• Clay soil

Which of the following is a characteristic of freshwater ecosystems?

• Home to sharks

• Contains saltwater

• Surrounded by land

• Covers 70% of Earth's surface

What is the maximum depth of freshwater ecosystems mentioned?

• 10 ft

• 5.3 ft

• 15 ft

• 20 ft

Which animal is typically found in marine biomes?

• Shark

• Bear

• Deer

• Squirrel

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by marine biomes?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%