Biomes

An area with an average annual temperature of more than 64°F and greater than 59 inches of annual rainfall would be an example of which type of climate?

• polar

• dry

• tropical

• cool temperate

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Biomes are geographic regions that have distinct climates and vegetation. The map shows the location of different types of biomes across the world.

A particular biome receives heavy rainfall throughout the year and has sufficient water available for all organisms living in it. The biome has dense vegetation, such as mangroves, orchids, and ferns. Plenty of food sources, such as figs, coconuts, bananas, and coffee, are available.

Therefore, this biome has the greatest number of species compared to the other land biomes. Based on this information, which of the following biomes is most likely being described?

• desert

• grassland

• tundra

• tropical rain forest

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The map shows the major biomes of the world.

Which biome supports life that can survive winter days with limited or no sunlight?

• grassland

• desert

• tundra

• tropical rainforest

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Succulent plants have thick leavs that allow them store water. An image of a succulent plant is shown.

Which biome are succulent plants best suited to live in?

• freshwater

• tundra

• desert

• tropical rainforest

Biomes are geographic regions marked by distinct climates. The map below represents the distribution of various biomes present throughout the world.

Region A, marked on the map, experiences four distinct seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter. The region has warm summers and cold winters. Moderate precipitation occurs throughout the year in the form of rain, but the precipitation is mostly frozen during the winter months.

The map also marks four other distinct regions as W, X, Y, and Z.

Which of the following regions would most likely have a climate similar to that of region A?

• X

• Y

• Z

• W

Spider monkeys live in a biome with many trees. They move around by swinging from tree to tree. Spider monkeys do not build a nest or take shelter in a cave. Instead, they sleep high up in a tree on a wide branch. Spider monkeys mostly eat fruits and nuts. What type of biome do spider monkeys most likely live in?

• desert

• tundra

• grassland

• tropical rainforest

Which of the following bodies of water are included in the freshwater biome?

• III only

• I, II, III, and IV

• I and IV only

• I, III, and IV only

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Which of the following is true about the marine biome?

• The marine biome includes the freshwater and saltwater biomes.

• The marine biome experiences a smaller degree of temperature change than the terrestrial biome.

• Organisms with a low tolerance for salt thrive in the marine biome.

• The terrestrial biome has a major effect on the weather patterns of the marine biome.

A particular species of lizard lives underground for much of the day, escaping the heat. This species of lizard probably lives in a _____.

• ocean

• desert

• tundra

• deciduous forest

Compared to other land biomes, which abiotic factors are most likely responsible for the number of trees found in forests?

• mild temperatures and abundant rainfall

• extremely hot temperatures and dry air

• mild temperatures and strong winds

• extremely cold temperatures and abundant snow

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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