Introduction to Biomes

Which factor is most important in determining the type of biome?

• Soil type

• Climate

• Human activity

• Altitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Fill in the blank: A gradual transition of species is found at the ​ (a)   between biomes.

• boundaries
• cities
• animals
• grasses

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which biome is known for large, rolling terrain, many grasses, few trees, and fire?

• Deciduous Forest

• Grasslands

• Tundra

• Taiga

In which biome is the ground permanently frozen?

• Grasslands

• Deciduous Forest

• Tundra

• Taiga

Which of the following biomes is NOT characterized by a tropical/hot climate?

• Savanna

• Chaparral

• Rainforest

• Alpine

What does weather refer to?

• The daily fluctuation of temperature and precipitation.

• The long-term weather patterns.

• The climate of a region.

• The seasonal changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5