Ecology Final Review

Which of the following biomes has the highest precipitation?

• desert

• rainforest

• savanna

• temperate forest

This biome receives a lot of rainfall during some seasons and is dry during others. There are fires that occur here and lots of grazing animals.

• temperate forest

• savanna

• taiga

• tundra

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

This biome has bears, wolves and moose and animals that migrate during the long winters.

• taiga

• tropical rainforest

• desert

• savanna

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

this biome has cacti and other plants with long roots to survive the dry climate and sharp spines to protect it from predators

• desert

• taiga

• temperate forest

• tropical rainforest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

this biome has very little rain and is very cold. a layer of permafrost covers the soil. there are no trees found here - mostly mosses and lichens.

• temperate forest

• desert

• taiga

• tundra

this biome includes lakes and rivers. the salinity of the waters here are low to zero.

• marine

• freshwater

• estuary

• ocean

this biome contains coniferous trees with needle-like leaves, which are adapted to snow.

• tundra

• savanna

• temperate forest

• taiga

this biome is often found near the coast. the water here contains a mixture of salt and freshwater. often, the animals and plants that live here have to be adapted to both salt and freshwater.

• marine

• freshwater

• estuary

• ocean

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

in this biome, you would find adaptations that include large ears, being nocturnal, light colored fur or scales, and the ability to conserve water.

• taiga

• desert

• marine

• temperate forest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

in this biome, you found find adaptations such as thick and white fur and small ears

• tundra

• estuary

• tropical rainforest

• grasslands

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4