Biomes

This climograph shows two months of high precipitation and the other months are very dry. What biome is this climograph from?

• taiga

• tropical rainforest

• grassland/savanna

• desert

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

This climograph shows a change in climate with hot temperatures during the summer months. What biome is this climograph from?

• temperate/deciduous forest

• desert

• tundra

• tropical rainforest

This climograph shows low temperatures in the winter months and not a lot of precipitation throughout the year. What biome is this climograph from?

• tropical rainforest

• desert

• taiga/coniferous forest

• grassland

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which biome is found along the equator?

• taiga

• rainforest

• temperate forest

• tundra

Which forest biome has cone bearing trees with evergreen needles?

• tropical rainforest

• taiga

• desert

• grassland

Which biome has plants that store water and have spiny needles to protect from predators?

• tropical rainforest

• grassland

• temperate

• desert

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which biome is characterized by being cold and dry with no trees that is home to caribou, arctic fox, and musk ox?

• tropical rainforest

• desert

• grassland

• tundra

A teacher shows the class a plant. The class is asked to determine the biome that this particular plant is from. Which of the following sets of questions would be most helpful to the students in determining the correct biome for the plant?

• What temperature range is needed for the plant to thrive? How much water does the plant need?

• How big is the container the plant is in? How tall does the plant grow in its natural environment?

• Does the plant produce flowers? If yes, what organism pollinates the flowers?

• What, if any, animals use this plant for food? What does the plant taste like?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which biome would you find this plant?

• tropical rainforest because it is large and flat to absorb sunlight

• desert because it holds more water

• tundra because it won't freeze

• taiga because it is needle-like

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which biome would you find this plant?

• desert because it is spiny

• temperate because the leaves with fall off the tree

• tundra because they hold more snow

• taiga because they are evergreen needle leaves

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4