Cactus plants are commonly found in the desert. Many kinds of cactus plants carry out a special type of photosynthesis called CAM photosynthesis. CAM photosynthesis allows the cactus to keep its stomata closed during the day. Most other species of plants keep their stomata open during the day. What is the primary reason these cactus plants have thrived in the desert using this special type of photosynthesis?

The closed stomata allows conservation of water.

The closed stomata stores more sugar molecules.

The closed stomata scares off predators.

The closed stomata builds up oxygen levels.

The temperate forest is a type of terrestrial biome. Which of the following are characteristic of a temperate forest?

Warm summers, cold winters, squirrels, and deciduous trees

Elk and caribou migrating during the early summer to graze on lichen and grasses.

Warm weather, plentiful rain, and diverse plant and animal life

Cold winters, short summers, and frozen subsoil, even in the summer

A tree called the Creosote has a taste and smell that animals find unpleasant. It has leaves that close in the day to keep in water and open at night to absorb moisture. Its leaves also grow close to the stem to reduce water evaporation. This plant also has dual root systems that tap deep into the underground water and radial roots that collect surface water. Which of the following statements is true based on the paragraph above?

The Creosote tree is well adapted for the desert biome and its lack of rainfall.

Due to the type of leaves found on the Creosote tree, this tree most likely thrives in the savanna.

The dual root systems of the Creosote tree would help it to survive in the tundra.

The Creosote tree is most likely found in the rainforest because it has adapted to conserve water.

Which of the following organisms has an adaptation that will allow it to survive in the tundra?

Grasses with shallow roots and the ability to grow quickly when moisture is rarely present.

Mammals with thin fur that allows them to get rid of heat efficiently.

Plants that have broad leaves to capture sunlight and long roots to capture water.

Reptiles with long tongues with sticky pads for catching flying insects.

Which of the following best describes an effective adaptation of plants commonly found in the Taiga?

Trees with a conical shape allowing them to shed snow and ice

Grasses that are drought tolerant

Vines that climb trees to reach sunlight

Trees with very shallow roots due to the permafrost

This climatograph shows

lowest rainfall in January and February

highest rainfall amounts in June and July

Kenya is 35* F in the summer months

Biomes Practice 2

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Scientists discover a new species of tree that is adapted well for a cold environment with a moderate amount of rainfall. In which biome would this new species most likely be found?

deciduous forest

tropical forest

tundra

taiga

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The desert receives about as much rainfall as the

tundra

tropical forest

grassland

taiga

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Which biome has the greatest diversity of living things?

tundra

taiga

tropical forest

deciduous forest

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Most of the world’s rain forests are found close to the

Arctic circle

equator

Antarctic

desert

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Which of the following terrestrial biomes receives the largest amount of rainfall per year?

desert

prarie

savanna

deciduous forest

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A new species is discovered in a moderately warm climate. Its diet is primarily small vegetarian. Large carnivorous birds are its main predators. The creature has sharp claws to dig tunnels to escape from carnivores. In which biome will this new species thrive?

savanna

desert

rainforest

taiga

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Which of the following terrestrial biomes has hibernating mammals?

savanna

deciduous forest

tropical forest

desert

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Biomes Practice 2

Scientists discover a new species of tree that is adapted well for a cold environment with a moderate amount of rainfall. In which biome would this new species most likely be found?

The desert receives about as much rainfall as the

Which biome has the greatest diversity of living things?

Most of the world’s rain forests are found close to the

Which of the following terrestrial biomes receives the largest amount of rainfall per year?

A new species is discovered in a moderately warm climate. Its diet is primarily small vegetarian. Large carnivorous birds are its main predators. The creature has sharp claws to dig tunnels to escape from carnivores. In which biome will this new species thrive?

Which of the following terrestrial biomes has hibernating mammals?

Scientists have discovered a new species of fox that has larger than average ears and is nocturnal. In which biome would this new species of fox most likely be found?

Grasslands are characterized by low amounts of rainfall, few trees, and lots of grass. Which of the following would be the primary inhabitants of the grasslands?

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