Biome Checkpoint Quiz

Which factor contributes most to the hot, rainy tropical rainforest ecosystems?

• Latitude

• Types of plants

• Types of animals

• Elevation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Biotic (living) or abiotic (nonliving): Rain

• Abiotic

• Biotic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Biotic (living) or abiotic (nonliving): High temperature

• Abiotic

• Biotic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Biotic (living) or abiotic (nonliving): Snake

• Abiotic

• Biotic

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Biotic (living) or abiotic (nonliving): Plants

• Abiotic

• Biotic

Which is the main difference between ocean ecosystems compared to freshwater (river) ecosystems?

• Ocean ecosystems are primarily freshwater environments.

• River ecosystems contain more diverse plant life.

• Ocean ecosystems contain saltwater and are larger.

• River ecosystems are deeper than ocean ecosystems.

Classify the following ecosystem as land (L) or aquatic (A): Savannah.

• L

• A

• Both L and A

• Neither L nor A

Classify the following ecosystem as land (L) or aquatic (A): Lake.

• L

• A

• Both L and A

• Neither L nor A

Classify the following ecosystem as land (L) or aquatic (A): Forest.

• L

• A

• Both L and A

• Neither L nor A

Classify the following ecosystem as land (L) or aquatic (A): Estuary.

• L

• A

• Both L and A

• Neither L nor A