Gr 7 - U6.1 Review - I&S

Which of the following best describes a biome?

• A single plant or animal found in a specific area
• A large area of land with a certain climate, plants, and animals
• A city built by humans for farming
• A type of rock found in the mountains

Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of biomes?

• Desert
• Ocean
• Rainforest
• Tundra

What is one main feature of a grassland biome?

• Dense forests and lots of rain
• Ice and snow all year round
• Large open areas with few trees and many grasses
• Mountains and volcanoes

How does distance from the sea affect climate?

• Inland areas are usually more humid
• Coastal areas have more extreme temperatures
• Coastal areas have milder temperatures
• It has no effect on climate

Which factor makes the weather colder as you go higher up?

• Latitude
• Distance from the sea
• Ocean currents
• Altitude

How do warm ocean currents affect nearby coastal climates?

• They make the coast cooler and drier
• They bring heavy snow
• They make the coast warmer and more humid
• They stop rainfall completely

What is one way human activity is harming the Congo rainforest?

• Fishing too many fish
• Planting too many trees
• Logging and mining
• Building schools

What type of climate is found in most rainforests?

• Cold and dry
• Hot and dry
• Hot and wet
• Cold and wet

Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem?

• Lion
• Grass
• Owl
• Mushroom

What role does a scavenger play in an ecosystem?

• It creates energy
• It eats only plants
• It eats dead animals
• It breaks down waste