Biomes

Which of the following is NOT a biome that we have studied?

• forest
• tundra
• desert
• river

A way of acting or a body part that helps living things survive is called a.......

• plant
• adaptation
• biome
• behavior

Which of the following is NOT a forest animal?

• deer
• bison
• squirrel
• hawk

What adaptation does a hawk have?

• releasing a bad smelling spray
• strong legs
• excellent eyesight for hunting
• eyes on the top of their head

A grassland is.....

• a place with many trees
• large, flat land covered with grasses
• cold, treeless area with snow
• a pool of seawater

What is an adaptation for a caribou?

• small ears
• short legs
• thick fur and layers of fat
• can change color

A desert is......

• deep, dark water
• an area that gets very little rain
• an area that snows often
• an area with many trees

What do the adaptations of desert plants help them do?

• save water
• survive under the snow
• keep them safe from predators
• reach sunlight

Why do trees in the forest grow so tall?

• They need to save water.
• They need to change color in the winter.
• Their leaves need to reach the sunlight.
• They like being tall.

A large area that has similar living things and about the same temperature and rainfall is called a.......

• biome
• habitat
• adaptation
• forest