Exploring Ecosystems, Populations, and Habitats

What is the broadest level of ecological organization?

• Biome

• Biosphere

• Ecosystem

• Community

How many major land biomes are identified?

• 6

• 3

• 9

• 12

Which biome is characterized by long, damp winters and trees that shed their leaves in the fall?

• Deciduous forest

• Tundra

• Desert

• Taiga

What type of vegetation dominates the grassland biome?

• Dense forests

• Sparse shrubs

• Cacti

• Grass

Which biome is known for its high biodiversity and year-round humidity?

• Tundra

• Grassland

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is a key characteristic of the community within a biome?

• Uniform species

• Interdependency

• Single species dominance

• Lack of vegetation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What do leafcutter ants primarily use the leaves for?

• Growing fungi

• Attracting mates

• Feeding their young

• Building their nests

What role do fungi play in the relationship with leafcutter ants?

• Decompose ant waste

• Provide nutrients

• Act as a predator

• Enhance nest structure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What demonstrates the complexity of ecological organization?

• The climate of biomes

• The size of the biosphere

• The specific niche of organisms

• The number of biomes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which biome do you most likely live in based on the climate and vegetation described?

• Tundra

• Deciduous forest

• Desert

• Tropical rainforest