Biomes (APES)

Which biome is characterized by coniferous forests and long, cold winters?

• Taiga (boreal forest)

• Tropical Rainforest

• Savanna

• Temperate Grassland

What is the main distinguishing feature of a tundra biome?

• High rainfall and dense trees

• Permafrost and low-growing vegetation

• Year-round warm temperatures

• Large saltwater bodies

Which biome is known for having the highest biodiversity?

• Temperate Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

• Cold Desert

• Shrubland

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which aquatic biome is characterized by standing freshwater and supports both plant and animal life?

• Streams and Rivers

• Ponds and Lakes

• Open Ocean

• Coral Reef

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which biome is typically found along coastlines where freshwater mixes with saltwater?

• Estuary

• Mangrove Swamp

• Salt Marsh

• Intertidal

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which biome is dominated by grasses and experiences seasonal droughts and occasional fires?

• Temperate Grassland (Prairie)

• Temperate Rainforest

• Polar Ice

• Ocean Bottom

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which biome is most likely to be found near the equator and experiences distinct wet and dry seasons?

• Tropical Seasonal Forest

• Cold Desert

• Temperate Desert

• Polar Ice

Which biome is characterized by salt-tolerant trees and is found in tropical and subtropical coastal regions?

• Mangrove Swamp

• Shrubland

• Tundra

• Temperate Seasonal Forest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which biome is known for its nutrient-rich soils and supports large herds of grazing animals?

• Temperate Grassland (Prairie)

• Polar Ice

• Open Ocean

• Temperate Rainforest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Compare the main differences between a temperate rainforest and a tropical rainforest.

• Temperate rainforests have higher temperatures and more biodiversity than tropical rainforests.

• Tropical rainforests have higher temperatures and more biodiversity than temperate rainforests.

• Both have the same climate and biodiversity.

• Temperate rainforests are found near the equator, while tropical rainforests are found at higher latitudes.