Land Biomes

Which biome covers most of the land mass near Earth's equator?

• tundra

• desert

• grassland

• tropical rain-forest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals (highest biodiversity)?

• tundra

• desert

• tropical rainforest

• pine forest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which biome contains large populations of grazing herbivores, few species of birds, and deep, rich soil?

• taiga

• tundra

• deciduous forest

• grassland

Which biome has deciduous trees (that lose their leaves in the fall)?

• Temperate Forest

• Rainforest

• Grasslands

• Taiga

Which biome is home to cacti, scorpions, coyotes, kangaroo rats, and lizards?

• Desert

• Grasslands

• Temperate Forest

• Taiga

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NGSS.3-LS4-3

Lichens, mosses, grasses, and other low-growing plants are common vegetation in this biome due to the permafrost, low rainfall, and very cold temperatures.

• Desert

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Grasslands

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NGSS.3-ESS2-2

Which of these is the best description of a biome?

• An interdependent system of plants, animals, and land.

• A system of trees, forests, and rivers.

• A habitat where large numbers of animals live.

• An area with significant amounts of rainfall.

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NGSS.5-ESS2-1

What can you infer about animals that live in the desert?

• Most of them are quite large

• Most of them are warm-blooded

• Most are unable to withstand temperatures below 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• These animals can survive on very little water

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NGSS.3-LS4-3

How is the taiga different from the tundra?

• Evergreen trees grow in the taiga; very little plant life grows in the tundra

• Many animals live in the taiga; no animals live in the tundra

• The taiga is very warm; the tundra is very cold

• The taiga exists around the North Pole; the tundra exists around the South Pole

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NGSS.3-LS4-3

Which word best describes the process by which biomes naturally change?

• Rapid

• Gradual

• Instantaneous

• Quick

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4