Grasslands Biome Quiz

What are grasslands?

• Wide expanses of land filled with tall trees

• Wide expanses of land filled with low growing plants such as grasses and wildflowers

• Desert areas with no vegetation

• Areas with heavy rainfall and dense forests

Where are the major world grasslands located?

• Between deserts and forests

• In the mountains and valleys

• On the coastlines of continents

• In the polar regions

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What are grasslands in North America called?

• Prairies

• Steppes

• Pampas

• Savannas

Which animals can be found in the grasslands?

• Lions, elephants, and giraffes

• Penguins, seals, and whales

• Prairie dogs, wolves, and turkeys

• Tigers, monkeys, and snakes

What role do wildfires play in the grasslands?

• They destroy the grasslands completely

• They have no impact on the grasslands

• They help to rid the land of old grasses and allow for new grasses to grow

• They cause the grasslands to become deserts

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What crops are commonly grown in the grasslands?

• Rice and potatoes

• Wheat and corn

• Apples and oranges

• Tomatoes and cucumbers

What is happening to the grassland biome due to human farming and development?

• It is expanding and becoming larger

• It is staying the same size

• It is shrinking and getting smaller

• It is transforming into a desert biome

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How fast can fires on grasslands move?

• 10 feet per minute

• 100 feet per minute

• 300 feet per minute

• 600 feet per minute

What percentage of the original prairies of North America still exist?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 2%

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Drag and drop to the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Biotic

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(b) Abiotic

• bison

• prairie dog

• rain

• cloud

• snake

• sunflower

• temperature

• bobcat

• corn

• sun

• fire

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