Biomes Bams

Regions of Earth that are defined by their climate and the unique plants & animals that live there

• biome
• ecosystem
• environment
• niche

Which biome, because of its climate, has the largest number of species of plants and animals?

• tundra

• desert

• tropical rain forest

• pine forest

Which type of trees is found in a temperate forest?

• deciduous
• evergreen
• ginko
• palm

What are the key features of the Tundra?

• cold winter, thin acidic soil, evergreen trees
• treeless, permafrost, cold dark winters
• ong cool summers, short dark winters, migrating animals
• many evergreen trees, short moist summers, long snowy winters

What term is given by scientists to the living parts of an ecosystem?

• Biotic Factors
• Abiotic Factors
• Community
• Population

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The desert and tundra are alike because they both have

• high precipitation
• low precipitation
• the same organisms
• sandy soil

This biome is also known as the "taiga".

• temperate deciduous forest
• tropical rainforest
• coniferous forest
• alpine tundra

The greatest biodiversity on earth is found in the __________ biome.

• taiga
• grassland
• temperate deciduous forest
• tropical rainforest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is not true about temperate deciduous forests?

• Trees grow lush green leaves in the spring, but lose their   leaves in late summer.
• The soil is rich, and plants cover much of the forest floor.
• Animals such as squirrels, bears, and deer find food in the form of nuts, berries, and leaves.

Which type of trees is found in a temperate forest?

• deciduous
• evergreen
• ginko
• palm