Biomes & Biodiversity

Which of these biomes makes up almost 70% of the planet?

• Marine

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Grasslands

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Which organisms would you expect to find in a garden microhabitat?

• ants

• earthworms

• fungi

• anteater

• vulture

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The primary characteristic of a desert is -

• less than 10 cm of rain per year.

• less than five species per square mile.

• temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit for more than six months a year.

• the presence of sand and cacti.

Which of the following are threats to our planet's biodiversity?

• pollution

• deforestation

• over-harvesting

• climate change

• hurricanes

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Plants in this harsh biome have developed protective spikes, shallow root systems, and waxy coatings on their leaves in order to conserve water.

• Rainforest

• Grassland

• Desert

• Taiga

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Which of the following contributes most to the sustainability in an ecosystem?

• Lack of decomposers

• A balanced water table

• Variety of organisms

• A narrow temperature range

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Which statement is true?

• There are a few number of animals that live in the rain forest, and they belong to a small number of species.

• The population of animals in the rainforest is large and diverse.

• Many animals live in the rainforest, but there are just a few species that can survive there.

• There are many species living in the rainforest, but their populations are usually very small.

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Which biome is home to large herds of grazing herbivores like zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and elephants?

• Grasslands

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Temperate Forest

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Which biome is home to cacti, scorpions, coyotes, kangaroo rats, and lizards?

• Desert
• Grasslands
• Temperate Forest
• Taiga

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Which biome is home to jaguars, anacondas, leopards, gorillas, and poisonous tree frogs?

• Grasslands
• Temperate Forest
• Rainforest
• Tundra

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