Biology 3.2 Lesson

Open Ended

Why is the study of ecology important for understanding the natural world?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a biome?

• A large area characterized by its climate, soil, plants, and animals

• A single species living in an area

• A group of animals living together

• A type of weather pattern

Open Ended

Why do certain organisms live in certain places?

Open Ended

How might elevation and latitude together influence the types of biomes found in a region?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an abiotic factor that affects biomes?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Population

• Bodies of Water

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor that affects climate, as shown in the images?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Soil type

• Population

Open Ended

How does precipitation influence the climate of a region?

Multiple Select

Which of the following zones are shown on the globe to illustrate how latitude affects climate?

• Tropics

• Polar

• Temperate

• Desert

Open Ended

Explain how elevation can impact the climate of a particular area.

Multiple Choice

Which factor is illustrated by the movement of warm and cold currents in the oceans, and how does it affect climate?

• Bodies of water; they regulate temperature

• Wind patterns; they bring rain

• Mountain ranges; they block storms

• Deserts; they increase heat

Multiple Choice

Based on the map of biomes of the world, which biome covers most of northern Canada and Russia?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Grasslands/Savanna

• Chaparral

Multiple Select

Which of the following plants are commonly found in the tundra biome?

• Mosses

• Birch trees

• Wildflowers

• Lichens

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biomes is characterized by low temperatures, low precipitation, strong winds, long winters, and short summers?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Deciduous Forest

• Tropical Rainforest

Multiple Select

Based on the information provided about deserts, which of the following are typical characteristics of desert climates?

• High temperature

• Low precipitation

• Drastic temperature changes

• Frequent rainfall

Multiple Select

Which animals are commonly found in the savanna biome according to the table?

• Lions

• Wildebeests

• Kangaroo rats

• Spiders

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of biome?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Ocean

• Mountain

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about biomes in today's lesson?