Terrestrial Biome Test Preparation

1. Which biome receives over 100 inches of rain per year?

• deciduous forest

• tropical rainforest

• tundra

• grassland

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Gila monsters are very well adapted to their homes. They have thick skin to prevent water loss and they burrow to escape the heat during the day. A Gila monster would most likely live in which biome?

• taiga

• temperate rainforest

• desert

• decidous forest

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

3. Which two biomes typically receive less than 10 inches of precipitation each year? Check all that apply.

• tropical rainforest

• temperate rainforest

• desert

• tundra

• grassland

Ground squirrels inhabit African savannas. Which adaptation helps the ground squirrels live in this biome?

• tan coloring to blend in with the surroundings

• thick fur to conserve heat

• sharp claws for climbing trees

• white coloring to blend in with the surroundings

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which biome is the world’s largest and contains mostly coniferous trees?

• tropical rainforest

• decidous forest

• taiga

• grassland

Which biome receives the most rain?

• tropical rainforest

• temperate decidous forest

• taiga

• tundra

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the difference between the grassland and savanna biomes?

• Grassland biomes are closer to the equator and receive more rain.

• Savanna biomes are closer to the equator and receive more rain.

• Grassland biomes contain mostly grasses.

• Savanna biomes contain mostly grasses.

Which biomes would be found nearest to the equator?

• tropical rain forests and savannas

• tundras and taigas

• tropical rain forests and taigas

• tundras and savannas

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Sara is studying an area that has many trees and goes through all four seasons. The trees lose their leaves as the seasons progress. Which biome is she studying?

• deciduous forest

• desert

• grassland

• tropical rainforest

Nuri lives in an area where there is little rain and not many plants. The daytime temperatures can be much higher than nighttime temperatures. Where does Nuri live?

• decidous forest

• desert

• taiga

• grassland