Biomes Quizizz 1

Which aquatic ecosystem experiences changes in salt concentration as fresh and salt waters mix?

• estuary

• lake

• pond

• stream

Which describes all forest ecosystems?

• They contain a variety of trees and receive a minimal amount of rainfall.

• They contain a variety of wildlife and receive less annual rainfall than grasslands.

• They contain a variety of trees and receive moderate to large amounts of rainfall.

• They contain a variety of tall grasses and receive moderate to large amounts of rainfall.

Which statement about swamp environments is true?

• Most swamps receive very little precipitation.

• Most swamps have a high level of humidity.

• Swamps are only found in areas with warm temperatures.

• All swamps experience extreme differences in temperature.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that helps classify an ecosystem?

• wildlife

• elevation level

• soil type

• dominant tree species

Which type of wetlands contain freshwater, many grasses and reeds, but only a few trees?

• coastal marshes

• swamps

• inland marshes

• lakes

Which terrestrial ecosystem would require animals to burrow underground for shelter?

• deciduous forest

• grassland

• rain forest

• swamp

How do the conditions for plants growing close to the ground differ in grasslands and forests?

• The plants receive more water in grasslands than they do in forests.

• The plants receive more sunlight in grasslands than they do in forests.

• The plants are less affected by wind in grasslands than they are in forests.

• The plants are less affected by pests in grasslands than they are in forests.

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Which best describes the environmental conditions that organisms must tolerate when living in estuary and salt marsh ecosystems?

• A. changing water levels and salinity

• B. changing amounts of food and sunlight

• C. changing sediment and geologic features

• D. changing wind speeds and rainfall amounts

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Which is a similarity of estuaries and oceans?

• They are both very deep.

• They are both the same size.

• They both contain salt water.

• They both have few predators.

In which ecosystem would a lightning strike most likely cause the greatest amount of damage?

• tundra

• estuary

• grassland

• salt marsh

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