WorksheetsUnit 3 Biomes
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The angle of sunlight that strikes a specific latitude on the globe is known as:
insulation
insolation
Tropic of Cancer
altitude
Two main factors that determine the vegetation and organisms that can survive in a biome?
soil type and elevation
weather and climate
soil type and precipitation
temperature and precipitation
What is a physical adaptation that animals in the desert might have to help survive their biome?
layer of fat that allows them to store water
camo to help them blend in with predators
thick fur that provides insulation
none of these
Which of the following are the greatest threats to the tropical rainforest?
deforestation and loss of biodiversity
drought and soil erosion
freezing and loss of habitat
wildfires and desertification
This climatograph best shows which biome?
Taiga
Temperate deciduous forest
Tundra
Tropical rainforest
The distance north or south of the equator (as measured in degrees) is known as:
elevation
longitude
latitude
altitude
The climatograph to the left shows varying temperatures and rainfall during different times of the year. What biome is this?
Tropical Rainforest
Grasslands
Desert
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Which of the following describes adaptations of animals in the Tundra?
dark coloration to protect them from predators
animals hide in trees to protect them from predators
animals burrow underground for warmth and protection
all of the above
Which biome is shown in the image? (Conifers, cone bearing trees)...
Tundra
Taiga
Chapparal
Savanna
The biome we live in (Forsyth County, Georgia) at the mid-latitudes, is known as:
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Temperate Rain Forest
Grasslands
Taiga
Which adaptation of a desert animal would help them survive?
searching for water mid day
large bulky size to retain body heat
thin skin that easily loses water through evaporation
searching for food at night
Biomes with higher temperatures and less precipitation tend to have:
tall and dense vegetation
shorter and less dense vegetation
taller and less dense vegetation
shorter and denser vegetation
Which of these would explain how proximity to the coastline affects biomes?
the coastlines have different rainfall and temp amounts as water can store and release heat
It is always rainier and colder near the ocean because the air picks up the water
Coastlines do not really affect the temperature and precipitation of biomes
Too many boaters and tourists emit fossil fuels to coastal areas causing temperatures near the coast to rise
Some of the major threats to the grasslands include:
deforestation and pollution
wildfires and overgrazing
extinction and freezing
water pollution and flooding
Which biome is shown in the climatograph to the left:
Desert
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Forest
Using the picture here, at what latitude would you most likely find closest to the tropical rainforest biome?
90 N
30 N
0 degrees
30 S
Coastal wetlands characterized by dense, salt tolerant trees that protect the coastline from erosion .
marsh
intertidal zone
barrier reef
mangrove
What is the biggest threat to the Tundra biome?
deforestation
climate change
development
all of these
The arrangement and shape of the land, including natural and physical features is known as:
latitude
altitude
topography
fracture
Which of the following do the rainforest and coral reef have in common?
The need low levels of sunlight to survive
They are both homes to a diverse amount of species
They need lots of rain to thrive and continue
They are both in danger of deforestation
What is true about deciduous trees?
they shed their leaves in the winter
they can bear fruit
they are cone bearing
they only grow to a certain
Water that is less salty than ocean water, but more salty than freshwater is known as:
muggy
potable
murky
brackish
Which organisms are most likely to photosynthesize?
plankton
crab
fish
all of these
Why doesn’t photosynthesis occur in deep ocean water?
The water temperature is too cold
The salinity level of the water is too high
There are not enough nutrients
There is not enough light
Which organism produces the most food in the aquatic ecosystem?
plankton
nekton
benthos
These areas are full of nutrients because they are a place where saltwater and freshwater mix together
Lakes, rivers, ponds
Oceans
Estuaries
all of these
What has happened to the pond in the image here (excess algal blooms caused by nutrients from agriculture seeping into the water)
acidification
lithification
chemical weathering
eutrophication
Why is the coral reef so important?
it has a high level of biodiversity and a home for many aquatic ecosystems
coral is a highly valued material and can be sold for profit
coral is a producer and is very important to many aquatic ecosystems
all of these
What would you most likely find where land is flat and has poor drainage?
pond
swamp
mountain
fault line
Which would most likely occur if the dissolved oxygen in a pond decreased?
Fish would grow larger
Fish would die
The pond would dry up
Temperature of the pond would decrease
Which of these are considered freshwater "wetlands"
oceans and estuaries
coral reefs and mangroves
swamps and marshes
lakes and ponds
Reeds, Cattails, and lily pads are vegetation you might find in a ______________ecosystem?
oceanic
stream
marsh
river
What happens to the oxygen level in a pond after algae increases at a rapid rate and begins to decompose?
oxygen drops
oxygen rises
oxygen is unaffected
no real way to tell
Where does most of our drinking water come from?
lakes
estuaries
rivers
streams
The amount of salt dissolved in ocean water is known as:
turbidity
salinity
dissolved oxygen
all of the above
Which of the following is a problem for marine ecosystems?
animals being trapped in nets
overfishing
pollution from tourists and industry
all of the above
In what area of the ocean are most marine organisms need light and shallow areas to thrive. What is this zone known as?
Benthic Zone
Photic Zone
Aphotic Zone
Estuary
What is the relationship between dissolved oxygen and temperature
the higher the temperature, the higher the dissolved oxygen
the lower the temperature, the higher the dissolved oxygen
there is no relationship between temperature and dissolved oxygen
the relationship between the two cannot be predicted
Where might you find barnacles and sea stars that attach to rocks in order to avoid harsh sunlight and periods of crashing waves and changing sea level.
barrier reef
intertidal zone
estuary
mangrove swamp
What are some of the tests that we performed on water samples in the virtual lab?
turbidity (cloudiness)
salinity (salt content)
acidity (pH)
all of the above
