Biomes

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In which biome would a new species of tree adapted for a cold environment with moderate rainfall most likely be found? Options: deciduous forest, tropical forest, tundra, taiga.

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taiga

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The desert receives about as much rainfall as the: tundra, tropical forest, grassland, taiga

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tundra

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Which biome has the greatest diversity of living things?

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tropical forest

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Most of the world’s rain forests are found close to the:
- Arctic circle
- equator
- Antarctic
- desert

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equator

Front

Which terrestrial biome receives the largest amount of rainfall per year? Options: desert, prairie, savanna, deciduous forest

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deciduous forest

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A new species is discovered in a moderately warm climate. Its diet is primarily small vegetarian. Large carnivorous birds are its main predators. The creature has sharp claws to dig tunnels to escape from carnivores. In which biome will this new species thrive? Options: savanna, desert, rainforest, taiga

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savanna

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Which terrestrial biome has hibernating mammals? Options: savanna, deciduous forest, tropical forest, desert

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deciduous forest

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In which biome would a new species of fox with larger than average ears and nocturnal habits most likely be found? Options: desert, tundra, deciduous forest, tropical rain forest.

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desert

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What is the primary reason cactus plants have thrived in the desert using CAM photosynthesis?

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The closed stomata allows conservation of water.

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What is true of the taiga but NOT the tundra?

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The tundra has many species of reptiles.