G8 BIO 8 Biomes

One characteristic feature of the tundra is that only the surface thaws in the summer and refreezes in the winter, leaving a permanently frozen subsoil. This characteristic is known as _____.

• hoarfrost

• glaciation

• permafrost

• crystallization

Taiga is ---

• a cold, treeless, desert-like biome found near the North and South Poles.

• found mostly in Africa.

• a forest biome dominated by coniferous trees, such as pine, fir, and spruce.

• a dry, rocky biome found in the central part of South America.

It refers to the regions of Earth that are defined by their climate and the unique plants and animals that live there.

• Biome

• Ecosystem

• Environment

• Niche

In which biome would you find a meerkat?

• Desert

• Temperate forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Grassland

More organisms live here than in all the other biomes combined.

• Tundra

• Taiga

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

In which biome would you find an elephant?

• Desert

• Savanna

• Temperate forest

• Grassland

Which two biomes have the least precipitation?

• Tropical rainforest and temperate forest

• Grassland and savanna

• Tundra and desert

• Boreal forest and temperate woodland

What aquatic biome is being shown here?

• Lake

• River

• Estuary

• Coral reef

What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?

• Lakes and ponds

• Mangroves swamps

• Rivers and streams

• Coral reefs

Which aquatic biome is pictured here?

• Lakes and ponds

• Mangroves swamps

• Rivers and streams

• Coral reefs