Biomes and Ecosystem Functions

Biomes and Ecosystem Functions

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-5, MS-ESS2-6

+4

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a defining characteristic of a tropical rainforest biome?

Back

High biodiversity and consistent rainfall.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Boreal forests, also known as taiga, are characterized by a wide variety of deciduous trees.

Back

False.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which biome is characterized by low rainfall and plants adapted to conserve water?

Back

Desert.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Deserts can have both hot and cold climates, depending on their location.

Back

True.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one primary role of wetlands in an ecosystem?

Back

Prevent flooding and purify water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'biome'.

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main types of biomes?

Back

Terrestrial biomes (like forests, deserts, grasslands) and aquatic biomes (like freshwater and marine).

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