Biomes

Scientists discover a new species of tree that is adapted well for a cold environment with a moderate amount of rainfall. In which biome would this new species most likely be found?

• deciduous forest

• tropical forest

• tundra

• taiga

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The desert receives about as much rainfall as the

• tundra

• tropical forest

• grassland

• taiga

Which biome has the greatest diversity of living things?

• tundra

• taiga

• tropical forest

• deciduous forest

Most of the world’s rain forests are found close to the

• Arctic circle

• equator

• Antarctic

• desert

Which of the following terrestrial biomes receives the largest amount of rainfall per year?

• desert

• prarie

• savanna

• deciduous forest

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A new species is discovered in a moderately warm climate. Its diet is primarily small vegetarian. Large carnivorous birds are its main predators. The creature has sharp claws to dig tunnels to escape from carnivores. In which biome will this new species thrive?

• savanna

• desert

• rainforest

• taiga

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Which of the following terrestrial biomes has hibernating mammals?

• savanna

• deciduous forest

• tropical forest

• desert

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Scientists have discovered a new species of fox that has larger than average ears and is nocturnal. In which biome would this new species of fox most likely be found?

• desert

• tundra

• deciduous forest

• tropical rain forest

Cactus plants are commonly found in the desert. Many kinds of cactus plants carry out a special type of photosynthesis called CAM photosynthesis. CAM photosynthesis allows the cactus to keep its stomata closed during the day. Most other species of plants keep their stomata open during the day.

What is the primary reason these cactus plants have thrived in the desert using this special type of photosynthesis?

• The closed stomata stores more sugar molecules.

• The closed stomata allows conservation of water.

• The closed stomata scares off predators.

• The closed stomata builds up oxygen levels.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Grasslands are characterized by low amounts of rainfall, few trees, and lots of grass. Which of the following would be the primary inhabitants of the grasslands?

• Tree-dwelling primates

• Thick-furred mammals

• Large herbivores

• Water-conserving plants