Terrestrial and Aquatic Biome Review

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A large area of the planet which can be classified according to the species that live there, the climate and physical environment is called a

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Multiple Choice

Which is bigger: an ecosystem or a biome?

• Ecosystem

• Biome

• They are the same size

• It depends on the climate

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered major biomes according to the lesson?

• Savanna/tropical grassland

• Desert

• Tundra

• Temperate grassland

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The main type of vegetation in savannas is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the climate of the savanna biome?

• It has a warm, dry climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.

• It is cold year-round with heavy snowfall.

• It is hot and humid with constant rainfall.

• It has mild temperatures and frequent rainfall.

Multiple Select

Which of the following animals are commonly found in temperate grasslands?

• Bison

• Prairie dogs

• Lions

• Coyotes

Categorize

Options (18)

Tundra

Desert

Rainforest

Savanna

Temperate Forest

Grassland

Oak Tree

Pine Tree

Cactus

Fern

Bamboo

Rose

Lion

Elephant

Kangaroo

Penguin

Eagle

Shark

Match each word with the correct category.

Vegetation/Flora

Fauna

Biome

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The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and is located in

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Open Ended

Explain how the vegetation in tropical rainforests supports high biodiversity.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of temperate forests?

• They have only two seasons

• They are found only in Africa

• They experience all four seasons

• They have no rainfall

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trees are commonly found in taiga/boral forests?

• Oak and maple

• Pines and spruces

• Birch and beech

• Cacti and succulents

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key adaptation for animals living in the desert biome?

• Thick fur for warmth

• Ability to store water

• Brightly colored feathers

• Webbed feet for swimming

Open Ended

What adaptations help desert plants survive in their environment?

Hotspot

Select the hot spot who has the most accurate location of the Taiga Boreal Forest

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Desert biomes have the lowest amount of precipitation, usually below

cm per year.

Multiple Choice

Which biome is characterized by extremely low temperatures, low precipitation, and limited vegetation?

• Tundra

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Temperate Grassland

Reorder

Reorder the following biomes from coldest to warmest

• Tundra

• Temperate Deciduous Forest

• Tropical Rain Forest

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These biomes have less than 1% salt water. They include lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands such as bogs and swamps.
Animals who live here include fish, reptiles like alligators and turtles, amphibians such as frogs and salamanders, and even migratory birds.
Many types of water include grasses, algae, and lilies for their home.

Fresh Water Biomes

Marine biomes are the largest in the world and occupy 75% of the earths surface. Plants and animals have adaptations to help them survive in saltwater. Animals include sharks, whales, sea turtles, fish, octopus, and more! Oceans contain algae and phytoplankton. They help make up most of the oxygen we breathe on earth.

Marine Water Biomes

Categorize

Options (15)

Bass

Trout

Catfish

Carp

Perch

Crappie

Bluegill

Shark

Tuna

Squid

Crabs

Octopus

Sea Bass

Clownfish

Jellyfish

What types of organisms live here?

Fresh Water

Salt Water (ocean)

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The gradual change in the species structure of a community over time is called

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Open Ended

Which type of succession occurs more rapidly? Suggest why it is faster.

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A volcanic eruption occurs and lava spreads over a large area. Suggest which type of succession will follow this.