Savanna Science

A grassland environment.

• Polar

• Ocean

• Savanna

• Rainforest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Characteristics of this biome include: warm year round, large herbivores and predators, drought resistant plants, animals give birth during the rainy season.

• tropical rainforest

• savanna

• desert

• tundra

The tropical rain forest & tropical savanna biomes are similar in ___________, but ________________________________.

• temperature / the savannah doesn't receive enough rainfall to be a forest

• precipitation / the rain forest is hotter

• precipitation / the savanna is cooler

• temperature / the rain forest doesn't receive enough sunlight to be a savanna

What factors influence the type of plants grow in a biome?

• temperature & precipitation

• temperature only

• precipitation only

• none of these

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the savanna biome?

• High annual rainfall

• Dense forest cover

• Seasonal droughts

• Permanent ice cover

In the savanna biome, which of the following adaptations is common among plants?

• Broad leaves for maximum sunlight absorption

• Deep roots to reach underground water

• Thick bark to prevent water loss

• Bright flowers to attract pollinators

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which animal is most likely to be found in the savanna biome?

• Polar bear

• Kangaroo

• Elephant

• Penguin

The savanna biome is primarily located in which regions of the world?

• Arctic regions

• Tropical regions

• Temperate regions

• Polar regions

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the primary reason for the seasonal changes in the savanna biome?

• Proximity to the ocean

• Earth's tilt and orbit

• Volcanic activity

• Human intervention

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following best describes the climate of the savanna biome?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and humid

• Warm with seasonal rainfall

• Cold with heavy snowfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6