Understanding Biomes and Ecosystems

What is a biome?

• A specific country or place on Earth.

• A collection of natural characteristics of a region.

• A type of animal found in a particular area.

• The average weather conditions of a place.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

The word "biome" is derived from two Greek words. What do these words mean when combined?

• Two types of life

• A group of similar living things

• Life in two places

• A large living organism

Which of the following factors are common among areas within the same biome?

• Specific street addresses and countries.

• Identical plant and animal species.

• Similar weather conditions, plants, and animals.

• Only temperature and precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What are scientists who study biomes called?

• Biologists

• Geologists

• Ecologists

• Meteorologists

What term do ecologists use to describe the plant life found in a particular region?

• Fauna

• Climate

• Ecosystem

• Flora

What term refers to the animal life that lives in a particular region?

• Flora

• Climate

• Fauna

• Ecosystem

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How is "climate" defined in the context of biomes?

• The current temperature and precipitation of a region.

• The daily changes in atmospheric conditions.

• The average weather of a place over a long period of time.

• The specific types of plants and animals in an area.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

• A biome is a small, specific community, while an ecosystem is a large area.

• A biome includes many different ecosystems, covering a wide region.

• An ecosystem focuses only on plants, while a biome focuses on animals.

• Biomes are only found on land, while ecosystems are only found in water.

How many main biomes do some scientists identify?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Eleven

What does the Latin word "Aqua" signify in the term "Aquatic Biomes"?

• Land

• Air

• Water

• Fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4