Wagner Semester 1 Assessment

Which of the following biomes is characterized by very low temperatures and permafrost?

• Desert
• Tundra
• Rainforest
• Grassland

Which of the following is an example of a producer in an ecosystem?

• a deer
• a mushroom
• a tree
• a hawk

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

All ecosystems contain both living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components. (true/false)

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The desert biome receives the most rainfall of all biomes. (true/false)

• True
• False

The ________ biome is known for its high levels of precipitation and biodiversity.

• Tundra
• Desert
• Rainforest
• Savanna

In a food chain, producers are eaten by __________consumers, which are then eaten by ___________ consumers.

• primary, secondary
• secondary, tertiary
• tertiary, quaternary

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which biome is characterized by grasslands with few trees and is often found in the interior of continents?

• tundra
• savanna
• deciduous forest
• prairie (grassland)

What is the primary factor that distinguishes one biome from another?

• The number of species present
• The type of soil
• The climate and weather patterns
• The number of producers

Which of the following organisms is considered a primary consumer?

• lion
• rabbit
• tree
• mushroom

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Coral reefs are primarily found in which type of biome?

• freshwater
• desert
• marine
• tundra