SCSW #11 What is a Biome?

1. A biome is the combination of climate, ________, and animals in a place?

• vegetation

• vegetables

• organisms

• migration

2. The five biomes listed in the article are _____, grassland, forest, desert, and tundra.

• temperate

• adapted

• aquatic

• freshwater

3. Freshwater biomes include lakes, ponds, ______ and streams.

• oceans

• reefs

• estuaries

• rivers

4. Marine biomes include oceans, _____ and estuaries.

• lakes

• reefs

• ponds

• rivers

5. Grasslands are found in all regions of the world except ______.

• Antarctica

• Africa

• North America

• South America

6. What type of vegetation grows in this grassland biome?

• cactus and shrubs

• mosses and lichens

• wild grasses and shrubs

• evergreen and deciduous tree

7. How are animals and plants able to live in a desert biome?

• They do not use any water.

• They use lots of water.

• They adapt to use less water.

• They make their own water.

8. The ______ is the coldest biome.

• forest

• grassland

• aquatic

• tundra

9. What adaptations do animals use to survive in the tundra biome?

• Animals have webbed feet.

• Animals have sharp teeth.

• Animals have long necks.

• Animals have fur.