SA2 Test Biomes Study Guide

The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude. What is the biome typically found there, and what sort of animals and plants would you find?

• Tundra; Polar bears and mosses

• Desert; Camels and cacti

• Tropical rainforest; Jaguars and orchids

• Savanna; Elephants and acacia trees

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2. a) Where are the poles, b) what is the biome that is typically located near that area, and c) what sort of animals and plants would you expect to find in that biome?

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Check the box next to the four factors that determine climate.

• Temperature

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Precipitation

• Vegetation

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4. In what ways do plants adapt in order for them to survive in their biome?

• By changing their color

• By developing thorns

• By growing larger leaves

• All of the above

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5. Climate is defined as:

• The average weather conditions in a region over a long period

• The current weather conditions in a region

• The study of weather patterns

• The process of predicting weather

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6. Which biome do we live in?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Temperate Forest

• Savanna

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7. Which of the following best describes a Taiga/coniferous forest?

• a) It is found in tropical regions, has diverse plant and animal life, and experiences four seasons.

• b) It is located in polar regions, has no plant life, and experiences only one season.

• c) It is found in northern regions, has coniferous trees and animals like moose and bears, and experiences two main seasons.

8. a) Which biome has zebras, lions, and giraffes roaming and b) where can you find the largest example of this biome?

• a) The savanna biome has zebras, lions, and giraffes roaming. b) The largest example of this biome can be found in Africa.

• a) The desert biome has zebras, lions, and giraffes roaming. b) The largest example of this biome can be found in Africa.

• a) The rainforest biome has zebras, lions, and giraffes roaming. b) The largest example of this biome can be found in South America.

• a) The tundra biome has zebras, lions, and giraffes roaming. b) The largest example of this biome can be found in Antartica.

Animals hibernate because:

• they need to escape predators.

• they need to conserve energy during winter.

• they are looking for food.

• they are migrating to warmer places.

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Plants protect themselves from being eaten by animals by:

• developing thorns and spines

• producing toxic chemicals

• growing thick bark

• all of the above