biomes and ecosystems review for test 11/25

Front

What biome is characterized by extremely cold temperatures and permafrost?

Back

Tundra

Front

What is the primary source of light and energy for life on Earth?

Back

The Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

Which biome is known to be the driest?

Back

Desert

Front

Fill in the blank: An ecosystem with hot days and little rain is a(n) _____________.

Back

Desert

Front

Fill in the blank: All the populations living in the same area form a(n) _____________.

Back

Community

Front

What are the two main types of biomes?

Back

Terrestrial and Aquatic

Front

What is a biome?

Back

A large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

Front

Name a characteristic feature of a desert biome.

Back

Low precipitation and extreme temperature variations.

Front

What is the difference between a population and a community?

Back

A population is a group of individuals of the same species, while a community is made up of different populations living together.

Front

What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6