Reviewer Terrestrial Biome Quiz

What is a biome?

• A) A small ecosystem found within a city.

• B) A single species of plant or animal.

• C) A large area characterized by its vegetation, fauna, and climate.

• D) A type of mineral found in the earth's crust.

Which two factors are the most important in affecting a region's climate according to the image?

• Soil type and wind

• Temperature and precipitation

• Altitude and latitude

• Ocean currents and phases of the moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the relationship between temperature, precipitation, and vegetation?

• Lower temperature and precipitation lead to taller and denser vegetation.

• Higher temperature and precipitation lead to shorter and sparser vegetation.

• Higher temperature and precipitation lead to taller and denser vegetation.

• There is no relationship between temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Based on the diagram, which climate zone would have the least dense vegetation?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Arctic

• Rain forest

What is latitude?

• The height of an object above sea level

• The distance north or south of the equator

• The distance east or west of the prime meridian

• The measurement of the angle of the sun at noon

As altitude increases, which of the following types of vegetation is most likely to be encountered after taiga?

• Tundra (herbs, lichens, and mosses)

• Temperate deciduous forests

• Tropical rain forests

• Polar ice

What are tropical forests characterized by?

• Low diversity and cold temperatures

• Sparse vegetation and frequent fires

• Large rainfall and greatest known diversity

• Dry conditions and desert-like features

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical rainforests?

• Low temperatures throughout the year

• Located in polar regions

• High precipitation and close to the equator

• Dry seasons are longer than wet seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

According to the map, which of the following continents does not have tropical rainforests?

• Africa

• South America

• Australia

• Europe

What characteristic is typical of plants in the tropical rainforest?

• Small and narrow leaves

• Large and broader leaves

• No leaves

• Thin and spiky leaves