WorksheetsBiomes (Ocean, Desert and Tundra)
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 15mins
Salinity refers to
how many plants are in the water
how many organisms live in the water
how much salt in is water
All are freshwater ecosystems except
marshes
lakes
eustary
rivers
Most of the water on Earth is located in the oceans and has a salinity of about 3.5%. Which statement best explains why rain is fresh water and has a very low salinity?
When water precipitates from oceans, most of the salt remains in the oceans.
When water evaporates from oceans, most of the salt remains in the oceans.
When water precipitates from clouds, most of the salt remains in the clouds.
When water evaporates from clouds, most of the salt remains in the clouds.
Little rainfall; hot during the day and cold at night
Desert
Ocean
Forest
Tundra
Which statement best describes what an ocean and a pond have in common?
They are both ecosystems that rely on each other for survival.
They are both ecosystems that support human and animal life.
They are both ecosystems that support different plants, animals, and
microorganisms.
They are both ecosystems that support the same types of plants,
animals, and microorganisms.
Where is most of Earth’s water located?
glaciers
lakes
oceans
rivers
What are the 2 types of aquatic biomes?
rivers and streams
lakes and oceans
marine and fresh water
marine and oceanic
Which aquatic biomes have the greatest biodiversity?
Marine
Freshwater
Tundra
Desert
In a coral reef, are the corals living organisms?
Yes
No
Which plant would you NOT find in the desert biome?
Sagebrush
Cactus
Hemlock trees
Palm Trees
The largest desert in the world is
Death Valley
Gobi
Sahara
Antarctic
What plants are found in both the desert and the tundra biome?
Flowers
Trees
Ferns
Lichen
Animals in the tundra have this to help them stay warm,
Layers of fat.
Spines
Ice
Hair
What color is the desert on the map shown?
Blue
Dark Green
Yellow
Red
Around what latitude is the desert located?
at the equator
20 - 30 degrees N or S
60 degrees N
Select the 2 adaptations that the plants in the desert have to help them survive in this climate.
some have pleats to expand and store water
they have wide leaves to capture sunlight
many have waxy needles to prevent water loss
some grow tall to reach sunlight
