Biomes and Ecosystems

What is the average weather in a particular place over a long period of time called?

• Habitat                  
• Ecosystem
• biome
• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This biome has the most diverse species of plants and animals.

• desert
• tropical rainforest
• savanna
• tundra

Which is NOT a freshwater ecosystem?

• a river
• a lake 
• an estuary
• a stream

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS2-2

All biotic and abiotic (living and nonliving) things in an area is called an ______________.

• ecosystem

• community

• population

• biome

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which biome would be best suited for an animal with thick fur and extra layers of fat?

• desert

• rainforest

• tundra

• taiga

Which biome would be best suited for plants and animals that can store water?

• rainforest

• desert

• tundra

• ocean

Which of the following would be NOT considered abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

• air

• water

• weather

• grass

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The _______________ biome is a cold, treeless place where harsh conditions make it hard for plants and animals to survive.

• taiga

• grasslands

• tundra

• fresh water

The ______________ biome has 4 distinct seasons; it is also where we live.

• taiga

• deciduous forest

• rainforest

• dessert

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The ______________ biome includes ponds, lakes, wetlands, rivers, and lakes that make up approximately 3% of the Earth's surface.

• freshwater

• ocean

• rainforest

• tundra

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3