Original Biomes

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to study biomes and understand the different types found on Earth?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a biome?

• A region with similar climates, plants, and animals

• A single type of plant or animal

• A city with many buildings

• A body of water like a lake

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

• A biome is a broader, higher-level category than an ecosystem.

• An ecosystem is larger than a biome.

• A biome contains only abiotic factors.

• An ecosystem contains only biotic factors.

Open Ended

List three examples of abiotic factors and three examples of biotic factors that might be found in a biome.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered main types of biomes?

• Boreal forest

• Desert

• Freshwater

• All of the above

Poll

Identify which of the following biomes are AQUATIC​ ​

• freshwater

• alpine

• marine

• desert

Multiple Choice

What determines whether a forest biome is classified as boreal, temperate, or tropical?

• Its location relative to the Equator

• The amount of rainfall it receives

• The types of animals found there

• The soil type

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes boreal forests?

• They are the largest land biome on Earth and have long, cold winters with low biodiversity.

• They are found near the equator and have the highest biodiversity.

• They are located in areas with moderate climates and have many deciduous trees.

• They are only found in the Southern Hemisphere.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of animals found in the boreal forest?

• Lynx

• Grizzly bears

• White-tailed deer

• Amur (Siberian) tigers

Multiple Choice

What is a key characteristic of deciduous trees found in temperate forests?

• They keep their leaves all year round.

• They shed their leaves every fall and grow new ones in spring.

• They have needle-like leaves and cones.

• They only grow in tropical climates.

Multiple Choice

A tree that has cones or a shrub is called a ___ tree.

• coniferous
• deciduous

Multiple Choice

What makes the evergreen tropical rainforest unique among land biomes?

• It is the coldest biome on Earth.

• It has the most biodiversity of any land biome.

• It is dominated by deciduous trees.

• It receives the least amount of rainfall.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way that plants in the tropical rainforest adapt to their environment?

• Having large roots to support themselves in thin soil

• Climbing vines called lianas

• Growing air plants that get water from the air

• Growing thick bark to protect from cold

Categorize

Options (3)

Tropical

Temperate

Boreal

Categorize the 3 types of forest biomes in order from warmest to coldest : Tropical, Boreal, Temperate

Warmest

Middle

Coldest

Multiple Select

Which of the following animals are commonly found in tropical savannas?

• Lions

• Bison

• Elephants

• Hyenas

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about shrublands is correct?

• They have cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers.

• They are found only in North America.

• They are known for their ability to recover from wildfires.

• They are covered mostly by tall trees.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following adaptations helps shrubland plants survive dry summers?

• Waxy coatings on leaves

• Large, broad leaves

• Deep taproots

• Brightly colored flowers

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about deserts are correct?

• Deserts receive almost no precipitation.

• All deserts are hot and sandy.

• Some deserts are icy and cold.

• Deserts can alternate between hot and cold.

Categorize

Options (4)

burrowing rodents to escape heat

nocturnal animals

special hoof pads

large birds that can handle air currents

Drag each adaptation to the biome it would be most beneficial in

Desert Adaptations

Alpine Adaptations

Multiple Choice

What is one way alpine plants survive harsh mountain conditions?

• Growing tall to reach sunlight

• Keeping a low profile close to the ground

• Developing large fruits

• Having thick bark

Categorize

Options (6)

Prone to wildfire

mild winters

thickets and thorns

permafrost

mosses and lichens

treeless

Sort the features based on the biome.

Shrubland

Tundra

Open Ended

What is salinity?

Open Ended

After learning about biomes, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Open Ended

What biome do you live in?