Biomes and Climate

Which factor has the greatest influence on a biome’s vegetation?

• Soil type

• Elevation

• Climate

• Rock composition

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A desert biome is likely to have:

• High rainfall and dense forests  

• Cold temperatures and frozen soil

• Low rainfall and drought-resistant plants  

• High humidity and tall grasses

The tundra is characterized by:

• Hot temperatures and seasonal rainfall  

• High biodiversity and canopy layers

• Permafrost and low-growing plants  

• Large trees and nutrient-rich soil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the main reason rainforests have high biodiversity?

• Frequent fires

• Warm, wet climate year-round

• Cold winters

• Lack of Predators

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NGSS.HS-LS2-2

Which biome experiences the greatest range in seasonal temperatures?

• Desert  

• . Tropical rainforest  

• Temperate deciduous forest

• Tundra

The further from the equator you go, the more likely it is that a biome will have:

• Increased average temperatures

• Greater biodiversity and taller trees

• Decreased temperatures and shorter growing seasons

• More rainfall and consistent sunlight year-round

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a plant adaptation for surviving in the desert?

• Broad, flat leaves  

• Fast growth in high rainfall  

• Growing in layers under tall trees

• Deep roots and water storage

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which biome is maintained by frequent fires and supports large grazing animals?

• Grassland

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical rainforest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What causes biome boundaries to shift over time?

• Climate change  

• Plant competition

• Natural disasters

• Animal migration

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Match each biome to its description (1 pt each):

• Rich soil, few trees, grazing animals

• Tundra  

• Dry, extreme temperatures, cacti

• Desert  

• Four seasons, leaf drop in fall

• Temperate Forest

• Hot, wet, high biodiversity

• Tropical Rainforest  

• Cold with low precipitation, permafrost

• Grassland  

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4