Forest Biomes

Front

TEMPERATE

Back

temperatures within moderate limits

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Biome with extreme temperatures, long snowy winter, short rainy summer: rainforest, temperate deciduous forest, taiga, North Pole

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the taiga

Front

This biome is found around the equator and is home to a large amount of biodiversity (most types of species in one place). Options: Deserts, Tropical Rain Forests, Temperate Forest, Taiga

Back

Tropical Rain Forests

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

Which land biome is covered mainly with conifer trees?

Back

Taiga

Front

Which biome is hot and humid all year round with plenty of rain? Options: Tundra, Tropical Rain Forest, Taiga, Temperate Forest

Back

Tropical Rain Forest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

List the biomes in order from COLDEST to WARMEST: Tundra, Taiga, Temperate Forest, Tropical Rainforest.

Back

Taiga, Temperate Forest, Tropical Rainforest, Tundra

Front

Deciduous trees ___________ their leaves in the fall.

Back

lose

Front

Why is the soil rich in a deciduous forest? Options:

fallen leaves make more nutrients in the soil

, dead trees provide food for decomposers, fallen pine cones add minerals, light shines through bare trees

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fallen leaves make more nutrients in the soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

Why do coniferous forests in the taiga have poor soil?

Back

No leaves fall to the ground and give nutrients to the soil.

Front

What type of tree is found in the temperate forest?

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A deciduous tree that loses its leaves in the fall.