Land Habitats

Which pair of animals would most likely be found in polar region?

• penguins and reindeer

• jack rabbits and scorpions

• egrets and turtles

• monkeys and parrots

Which environment is described as very humid and warm with lush plant growth and many tree dwelling animals?

• desert

• polar region

• rainforest

• rivers

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Which environment has animals like lizards, scorpions, and jackrabbits and plants like the cacti that adapt ways to conserve moisture?

• desert

• polar regions

• swamp

• tropical rainforest

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Which type of animal would most likely be found living in a polar region?

• one that spends most of its life in trees

• one that has a thick fur and extra fat

• one that can go long periods without water

• one that must be adapted to the water environment

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In which type of environment would this plant be found?

• desert

• polar region

• swamp

• tropical rainforest

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In which ecosystem does a prairie dog live?

• estuary

• forest

• grassland

• pond

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In which ecosystem do the animals most likely live?

• forest

• grassland

• lake

• ocean

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The eastern gray squirrels make their nests in oak tree holes using the tree's leaves. What else does the oak tree provide for the survival of the eastern gray squirrel?

• air

• food

• sunlight

• water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which statement best describes why a horse needs a larger habitat than a squirrel?

• A horse needs a smaller area to sleep.

• A horse needs more air than a squirrel.

• A horse needs more sunlight than a squirrel.

• A horse needs a larger area to graze.

Which characteristic of rainforests results in the growth of these types of trees?

• frequent rain

• sandy soil

• short growing seasons

• warm days and cold nights

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