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What is the main characteristic of the tundra biome?

• Hot and dry

• Cold and treeless

• Dense forests

• Sandy and arid

Which of the following is a common abiotic factor in deserts?

• High rainfall

• Low temperature

• High temperature

• Dense vegetation

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Which biome is characterized by having four distinct seasons?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Deciduous forest

• Marine

What is a key abiotic factor in marine ecosystems?

• Trees

• Salinity

• Grass

• Snow

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Why do animals in the tundra have thick fur?

• To stay cool

• To attract mates

• To stay warm

• To swim better

Explain why deserts have low biodiversity.

• Because of high rainfall

• Due to extreme temperatures and low water availability

• Because of dense vegetation

• Due to high humidity

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How do abiotic factors like temperature and precipitation influence the types of plants found in grasslands?

• They have no influence

• They determine the types of plants that can survive

• They only affect animal life

• They make all plants grow equally

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Predict how a decrease in rainfall might impact the desert ecosystem.

• It will increase plant growth

• It will have no impact

• It could make biodiversity even lower

• It will make the desert cooler

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Which of the following is a characteristic of grassland biomes?

• High humidity

• few trees and abundant grasses

• Dense forests

• High rainfall

What adaptation helps cacti survive in the desert?

• Large leaves

• Thick stems to store water

• Bright flowers

• Deep roots

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