Biomes

Which characteristics are biomes not classified by?

• Climate

• Plants

• Soil quality

• Precipitation

The main difference between the Taiga and Tundra is (choose all that apply):

• Conifers (Pine Trees)

• Temperture

• Grizzly Bears

• All of these

The eastern U.S. is comprised of mostly which biome?

• Desert
• Temperate grassland
• Temperate deciduous forest
• Taiga

Cacti have had to make all except the following adaptations to survive in the desert:

• Modified leaves in the form of thorns
• Elaborate root systems
• Large stems for extra water storage
• Flowers that attract swarms of honey bees

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Which biome is the coldest?

• Taiga
• Temperate rain forest
• Tropical rain forest
• Temperate deciduous forest

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Complete the levels of organization in ecosystems:
Populations > Communities > ? Biomes

• Ecology
• Ecosystems
• Organisms
• Biosphere

A biome is the same thing as an ecosystem.

• True
• False

The rain forest holds about 50% of the planet's animal life

• True
• False

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Besides the tropical rain forest, which biome has the greatest biodiversity?

• Tundra
• Taiga
• Savanna Grassland
• Chaparral

What abiotic factor does the tundra and desert  have in common?

• Temperture
• Low rainfall
• Soil quality
• Air quality