Worksheets[6.3] Biomes Contd.
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Grasslands, such as the prairies of North America,
a)
are suitable for corn & wheat, but not suitable for soybeans.
b)
are threatened by soil erosion because native grasses have been damaged or destroyed by plowing & overgrazing.
c)
support almost no animal life now that the millions of buffalo that once roamed there are gone.
d)
support a rich layer of dense grasses because they receive at least 250 cm (100 in.) of rain per year.
2.
Adaptations of desert animals that help them survive in the hot, dry desert often include
a)
searching for water at midday.
b)
thin skin that readily absorbs water.
c)
large, bulky size to retain body heat on cold nights.
d)
searching for food at night.
3.
Animals that live in the desert
a)
hibernate
in
winter.
b)
are
usually
nocturnal.
c)
usually
have
thin skin to absorb water.
d)
include
camels,
moose, and various reptiles.
4.
Deserts are
a)
covered
with sand and contain no plant life.
b)
found
only in North America.
c)
often
formed on the dry side of mountain ranges.
d)
never
located in cooler climates.
5.
The tundra
a)
has
a layer of soil that is permanently frozen beneath the
top
soil.
b)
is
too cold to support insect life.
c)
is
resistant to environmental damage because it is usually frozen.
d)
All choices are correct.
6.
Which of the following adaptations are used by animals of the Arctic tundra?
a)
Rodents
burrow underground for winter protection.
b)
Deer
and foxes use seasonal camouflage.
c)
Geese
and caribou migrate to avoid predators.
d)
All choices are correct.
7.
If you visited a savanna, you would likely see
a)
large
herds of grazing animals, such as rhinos, gazelles & giraffes
b)
a
dense forest.
c)
snow
and ice.
d)
a
coastal ecosystem.
8.
Identify the biome pictured.
a)
Tundra
b)
Grassland
c)
Deciduous
Forest
d)
Temperate
Rain
Forest
9.
Identify the biome pictured.
a)
Tundra
b)
Grassland
c)
Temperate Rain Forest
d)
Deciduous Forest
10.
Identify the biome pictured.
a)
Tundra
b)
Grassland
c)
Desert
d)
Deciduous Forest
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