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1
How have some plants adapted to living in the desert?
by developing deep or wide spreading root systems
having narrow pointed shapes
plants wither but their roots do not die
growing broad leaves
2
The Sahara, Mojave and Gobi are examples of this biome.
tundra
grassland
taiga
desert
3
If a biome is
terrestrial
it exists:
In space
Under water
On Land
4
Which biome is the coldest?
tiaga
desert
tundra
temperate forest
5
Which biome is known for it different types of evergreen trees?
temperate forest
tiaga
tundra
desert
6
This animal is famous for living in the tundra.
Reindeer
Thorny Devil
Camel
Bald Eagle
7
Why are freshwater and marine biomes the most important of all biomes?
They have water which is essential to human life.
They have the most varied species.
They are the least damaged biomes.
They are the biggest biomes.
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Do biomes change and move throughout the years?
No
Yes
9
This biome is near the equator where it is hot all year with heavy rain.
desert
taiga
tropical rain forest
grassland
10
Where would you find Taiga?
At the north and south poles
Near the north and south poles
At the coast
At the equator
11
Which animal lives in the
grasslands?
duck billed platypus
kangaroo rat
bald eagle
antelope
12
What is a biome?
The study of biology.
A living plant or animal.
A large region characterized by a specific climate.
The land surrounding a lake or ocean.
13
Which is the biome that gets the most amount of rain?
taiga
desert
grasslands
tropical rainforest
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Which biome has very hot days and cool nights with little rainfall, few plants, and poor soil?
desert
taiga
tundra
grassland
15
Plants in this biome include low growing wildflowers. Animals include caribou and rodents
taiga
deciduous forest
tropical rain forest
tundra
16
A type of water ecosystem might include such things as lakes, rivers, swamps. This is called
saltwater ecosystem
shallow water ecosystem
freshwater ecosystem
moving water ecosystem
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What is permafrost?
Thick layer of ice just below the surface of the soil
An icecream treat
An area of frozen soil only in the winter
An area where polar bears live
