WG4C DOL

What is a biome?

• A single organism

• A large area with similar biotic and abiotic factors

• A small pond

• A type of plant

What is the main difference between a desert and a forest?

• Deserts have more trees

• Forests have less rainfall

• Different organisms live in each

• Deserts are colder

Which of the following is a type of land biome?

• Ocean

• River

• Savanna

• Lake

Why do most conifers stay green all year?

• They shed all their leaves at once

• They are evergreen

• They grow new leaves every season

• They change color with the seasons

What is the average yearly rainfall in temperate grasslands?

• 150 cm (59 in.)

• 10 cm to 25 cm (4 in. to 10 in.)

• 25 cm to 75 cm (10 in. to 29.5 in.)

• 100 cm to 150 cm (39 in. to 59 in.)

What is a characteristic of savanna grass during the dry season?

• It becomes lush and green

• It turns yellow and dries out

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes waterlogged

Which type of plants are common in the polar tundra due to the shallow surface soil?

• Tall trees

• Plants with shallow roots

• Cacti

• Vines

Where is alpine tundra typically found?

• At sea level

• In deserts

• At the tops of tall mountains

• In tropical rainforests

What is a desert?

• A region with constant warmth and seasonal rains

• A region that has little or no plant life, long periods without rain, and extreme temperatures

• A treeless plain found in the Antarctic

• A large region characterized by a specific type of climate

Which biome, because of its climate, has the largest number of species of plants and animals?

• Tundra
• Tropical Rainforest
• Desert
• Pineforest