Ecology Test Review

A ______ is a large group of ecosystems in the same climax community.

• biome

• biodiversity

• ecology

• climate

​ ​ (a)     biomes are on land and ​​ (b)     biomes are underwater. ​

• terrestrial
• marine
• biomes

In the image, label A represents the area where the sun can penetrate and photosynthesis can occur. This area is called the _________.

• Photic zone

• Aphotic zone

• Marine Biome

• Estuary

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In the image, label B represents the area where the sun cannot penetrate. This area is called the _________.

• Photic zone

• Aphotic zone

• Marine Biome

• Estuary

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The ​ (a)   is a treeless area in the Arctic circle that is consistently frozen

• tundra
• taiga
• temperate forest
• rain forest
• desert
• grasslands

The ​ (a)   are arid regions with high temperatures and little rainfall

• desert
• taiga
• temperate forest
• rain forest
• grasslands
• tundra

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The ​ (a)   are primarily covered by trees in a mild climate. Animals typically include squirrels, rabbits, deer, and bears.

• temperate forest
• taiga
• desert
• rain forest
• grasslands
• tundra

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The ​ (a)   are the biome that is known for having  have a wide diversity of life.

• rain forest
• taiga
• desert
• grasslands
• tundra
• temperate forest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

______  is the variety and number of species in a specific area. 

• biome

• biodiversity

• ecology

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following are types of biodiversity? (you may select more than one)

• Genetic

• Biome

• Species

• Ecosystem

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4