WorksheetsEffects of Climate Change in the Tundra
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is permafrost?
What kind of animals live in the tundra?
Arctic fox
Snakes
Bunnys
deer
A
B
C
D
(STAAR B.7C) The quiver tree grows in desert areas in southern Africa. In recent decades average temperatures have been rising in southern Africa. Scientists predict that this warming trend will continue. Quiver trees in the hottest parts of their range near the equator are dying, but quiver trees at high elevations or in parts of the range that are farther from the equator are growing and reproducing. Which of these best explains what is happening to the quiver tree population in souther Africa?
Individual quiver trees are unable to adjust to the rising temperatures, and only those in cooler parts of the range will survive
The quiver tree species is unable to survive rising temperatures throughout its range. The species is likely to undergo rapid extinction
Individual quiver trees can quickly adapt to rising temperatures. Individual trees will change their method of seed dispersal in cooler parts of the range
The quiver tree species will survive by producing offspring suited for warmer temperatures
an area's climate changes and it gets LESS rainfall. what can happen?
more hurricanes
more forest fires
floods
more diseases
What is the geography of the tundra?
Alot of grass
Snowly
Treeless
Rainly
Which biome is characterized by extremely low temperatures and permafrost?
Desert
Tropical rainforest
Tundra
Grassland
Which of the following is not a result of climate change partially caused by burning fossil fuels?
Leaves changing color in the fall months.
Caribou not being able to receive food for their young because of an earlier spring season.
Ice melting in the polar regions, causing polar bears to drown.
Acid rain falling on homes and buildings.
Scientists predict that an increase in greenhouse gases related to human activities and other processes may cause Earth's climate to change. In some ecosystems, temperatures will increase and precipitation patterns will change. This in turn will change the types of plants and animals found in those ecosystems. Suppose a boreal forest experienced an increase in temperature and precipitation. Which would most likely happen to the species in the area over time?
A. Cacti would replace fir trees.
B. Joshua trees would replace shrubs.
C. Oak trees would replace spruce trees.
D. Maple trees would replace broadleaf evergreens.
Scientists have observed many types of tropical fish moving beyond their traditional ocean ranges into waters that have historically been more temperate. These fish compete for food with native fish, consuming much from the kelp forests and beds of sea grass.
The expansion of the ranges of tropical fish was most likely caused by -
agricultural runoff that contributes to dead zones in the ocean
global droughts that raise the salt concentration of ocean waters
the rising temperatures of ocean waters
acid rain pollution that lowers the pH of ocean waters
Scientists have observed many types of tropical fish moving beyond their traditional ocean ranges into waters that have historically been more temperate. These fish compete for food with native fish, consuming much from the kelp forests and beds of sea grass.
The expansion of the ranges of tropical fish was most likely caused by —
agricultural runoff that contributes to dead zones in the ocean
global droughts that raise the salt concentration of ocean waters
the rising temperatures of ocean waters
acid rain pollution that lowers the pH of ocean waters
Since the 1900s, sea surface temperatures over the Great Barrier Reef have been gradually increasing. These rising ocean temperatures have caused coral bleaching. Coral bleaching occurs when corals lose the symbiotic algae that give them their coloring and are their main sources of energy. Severely bleached corals usually develop disease and eventually die.
How might coral bleaching affect ecosystem stability in the Great Barrier Reef?
Species that depend on the coral for protection and food will decline
Predators will adapt and find alternative food sources
Genetic and species diversity will increase
Vulnerable species will migrate to environments with healthy corals
Which biome is particularly vulnerable to climate change due to melting permafrost?
Desert Ecosystems
Tundra
Tropical Rainforest
Marine Ecosystems
Which biome is characterized by cold, harsh winters, and short, cool summers?
Tundra
Savanna Grasslands
Tropical Rainforest
Desert Ecosystems
The effects of climate change…
will vary from region to region.
will be exactly the same in all areas of the globe.
will mean it will stop snowing in winter.
will decrease snowfall worldwide.
Due to several days of downpours the rivers have overflowed their banks causing localized flooding.
Short Term Change
Long Term Change
What is the mature cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?
Strong updrafts & downdrafts coexist
Air within the cloud is dominated by updraft
The downdraft cuts off the updraft and the storm no longer has a supply of warm moist air
When cloud height reaches up to 20,000 feet
