Introduction to Biomes

What are the major life zones of the continents called?

• Ecosystems

• Habitats

• Biomes

• Regions

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NC.5.L.2.1.

What is the main feature of a biome?

• Climate

• Animals

• Plants

• Soil

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

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NGSS.5-LS2-1

What is the difference between the Grasslands and Savanna?

• Grasslands have dry, hot summers and damp winters. Savannas are warm year round, with wet and dry season.

• They are the same.

• Grasslands are cold year round and Savannas are hot year round.

• Grasslands are hot year round and Savannas have cold winters and dry hot summers.

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NGSS.3-ESS2-2

What type of plants are commonly found in the tundra?

• Tall trees

• Cacti

• Low plants like mosses

• Flowering bushes

What is the second type of tundra called?

• Desert tundra

• Rainforest tundra

• Alpine tundra

• Oceanic tundra

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the tundra?

• Cold climate

• Tall trees

• Low plants

• Arctic animals

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NGSS.3-ESS2-2

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What type of trees are mostly found in the taiga?

• Deciduous trees

• Palm trees

• Evergreen trees

• Fruit trees

What is the thick, upper layer of the trees in a rain forest called?

• Understory

• Canopy

• Forest floor

• Emergent layer

The rainforest receives the most ______ than all the other biomes.

• storms

• snow

• rain

• traffic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main reason tropical rain forests have a high diversity of plants and animals?

• Cold temperatures

• Dry conditions

• Warm temperatures and high rainfall

• Lack of sunlight