Biology 4.4 - Land Biomes

A group of terrestrial communities that covers a large area and is characterized by certain soil and climate conditions and particular types of plants and animals. 

• A biome
• An ecosystem
• A community
• A population

Organisms within each biome can be characterized by _____________ that enable them to live and reproduce successfully in the environment. 

• adaptations
• niches
• resources
• princliples

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

In a tropical rain forest, the layer formed by the leafy tops of tall trees is called the ____________ and the layer of shorter trees and vines is called the ____________. 

• canopy; understory
• understory; canopy
• top; middle
• green; brown

What does a climate diagram summarize?

• A region's climate, including temperature and precipitation.
• A region's climate, including number of species and biomass.
• A region's climate, including water depth and volume.
• A region's climate, including elevation and illumination. 

What does the line plot on a climate diagram show?

• Average Temperature
• Average Precipitation
• Average Depth
• Average Illumination

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What do the vertical bars on a climate diagram show?

• Average Temperature
• Average Precipitation
• Average Depth
• Average Illumination

What is the x-axis on the climate diagram show?

• Month of the year
• Day of the week
• Quarter of the year
• MAM & SON

This type of biome is warm year-round with wet and dry seasons and has rich soil. 

• Tropical dry forest
• Tropical rain forest
• Boreal forest
• Deciduous forest

This type of biome is hot and wet year round with nutrient poor soil.

• Tropical dry forest
• Tropical rain forest
• Boreal forest
• Deciduous forest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

This type of biome has long cold winters, short mild summers, moderate precipitation, and acidic nutrient poor soil. 

• Tropical dry forest
• Tropical rain forest
• Boreal forest
• Deciduous forest