Biomes

Identify the biome:

Hint: cold winters, rainy summers

• Desert

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Tropical Rainforest

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Identify the biome:

4 seasons in the year, leaves change color and fall during September, more precipitation during April

• Tundra

• Temperate Rainforest

• Savanna Grassland

• Temperature Deciduous Forest

The tropical rainforest is known for its high biodiversity and diverse plant life. Because of this, places like the Amazon rainforest is at risk of deforestation. Which of the following best describes this impact?

• Deforestation can decrease biodiversity

• Deforestation can make more oxygen for consumers

• Deforestation can make room for new species to grow

• Deforestation can increase biodiversity

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Examine the climatograph for Nome, Alaska. Which statement accurately describes its climate?

• The summer months have the most amount of precipitation

• The temperature and precipitation follow the exact same pattern throughout the year

• Spring is the hottest season

• Summer has the lowest temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the role of precipitation in grassland biomes?

• Precipitation allows TALL TREES to grow in the GRASSLAND biomes

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• Precipitation has no impact on the grassland biomes

• Precipitation support grasses and shrub growth

• Precipitation creates permafrost

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Determine which statement is correct by citing evidence from this climatic graph

• Based off the mean annual temperature, the grasslands experience higher temperatures during the summer months

• The tropical rainforest receives the less than 250 cm of precipitation per year

• Based off the precipitation, the tundra has tall trees

• The desert has a nighttime temperature of over 30 degrees Celsius

Define Biodiversity

• Biodiversity is the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
• Biodiversity refers to the number of species in a single organism.
• Biodiversity is the study of climate change effects on ecosystems.
• Biodiversity is the process of creating new species through genetic engineering.

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