Savannah Ecosystem Quiz

What is a defining feature of the savannah ecosystem?

• Permanent water bodies

• Dense forest canopy

• Open canopy with scattered trees

• High altitude

How do fires benefit the savannah ecosystem?

• They destroy all plant life

• They increase rainfall

• They prevent animal migration

• They add nutrients to the soil

Which continents, besides Africa, have savannah ecosystems?

• North America and Antarctica

• Greenland and Iceland

• Europe and Asia

• Australia and South America

What adaptation helps baobab trees survive the dry season?

• Growing rapidly

• Having large leaves

• Storing water in their trunks

• Deep tap roots

What unique feature do acacia trees have to deter herbivores?

• Smooth bark

• Brightly colored flowers

• Chemical signals that make leaves taste bad

• Sweet-tasting leaves

How do grasses in the savannah survive the dry season?

• By shedding all leaves

• By becoming dormant

• By growing taller

• By producing more seeds

How do meerkats obtain moisture in the savannah?

• By drinking from rivers

• By storing water in their bodies

• By eating juicy insects

• By licking dew

What is the purpose of animal migration in the savannah?

• To follow the rains for food and water

• To escape predators

• To avoid fires

• To find new habitats

What is brumation?

• A plant adaptation

• A method of water storage

• A form of hibernation for reptiles and amphibians

• A type of migration

Why do some animals in the savannah go underground during the dry season?

• To find food

• To escape the heat

• To conserve energy and wait for rain

• To socialize with other animals