Terrestrial Biomes

The closer a biome is to the equator, the more we would expect it to be

• warmer & wetter
• warmer & drier
• cooler & wetter
• cooler & drier

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The tundra biome & the desert biome are both very dry, but

• the desert is always hot
• the desert has a wider temperature range
• the tundra has a wider temperature range
• they are also similar in temperature

The tundra biome occurs near the poles, while the alpine tundra

• occurs near the equator
• occurs near 30 degrees latitude
• occurs on mountain tops and many latitudes
• occurs at sea level

The biome pictured is

• desert
• tropical savanna
• tropical seasonal forest
• boreal forest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The biome pictured is

• taiga (boreal) forest

• temperate deciduous forest

• tropical rain forest

• temperate rain forest

The biome pictured is

• temperate grassland
• temperate deciduous forest
• desert
• tundra

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The biome pictured is

• shrubland/chaparral
• tropical savanna
• temperate deciduous forest
• desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following adaptations would you see from an animal that lives in a desert biome?

• nocturnal

• burrowing

• both nocturnal and burrowing

• none of the above

The landscape of the tundra is characterized by having no trees. Why do you think there are no trees or other large plants in the tundra?

• Because of the permanently frozen ground, cold temperatures & short growing season

• Because it is too hot for part of the year

• Because it gets far too much precipitation

• none of these

Terrestrial biomes are defined mainly by their

• climate, plants & animals

• climate only

• animals & plants only

• none of these