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Scientists discover a new species of tree that is adapted well for a cold environment with a moderate amount of rainfall. In which biome would this new species most likely be found?
deciduous forest
tropical forest
tundra
taiga
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The desert receives about as much rainfall as the
tundra
tropical forest
grassland
taiga
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Which biome has the greatest diversity of living things?
tundra
taiga
tropical forest
deciduous forest
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Most of the world’s rain forests are found close to the
Arctic circle
equator
Antarctic
desert
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Which of the following terrestrial biomes receives the largest amount of rainfall per year?
desert
prarie
savanna
deciduous forest
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A new species is discovered in a moderately warm climate. Its diet is primarily small vegetarian. Large carnivorous birds are its main predators. The creature has sharp claws to dig tunnels to escape from carnivores. In which biome will this new species thrive?
savanna
desert
rainforest
taiga
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Which of the following terrestrial biomes has hibernating mammals?
savanna
deciduous forest
tropical forest
desert
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Scientists have discovered a new species of fox that has larger than average ears and is nocturnal. In which biome would this new species of fox most likely be found?
desert
tundra
deciduous forest
tropical rain forest
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Cactus plants are commonly found in the desert. Many kinds of cactus plants carry out a special type of photosynthesis called CAM photosynthesis. CAM photosynthesis allows the cactus to keep its stomata closed during the day. Most other species of plants keep their stomata open during the day.
What is the primary reason these cactus plants have thrived in the desert using this special type of photosynthesis?
The closed stomata stores more sugar molecules.
The closed stomata allows conservation of water.
The closed stomata scares off predators.
The closed stomata builds up oxygen levels.
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Which of the following is true of the taiga but NOT the tundra?
The tundra has many species of reptiles.
Elk and caribou often migrate to the tundra at different times of the year.
It is often called the coniferous forest because of the conical trees there.
The subsoil is referred to as permafrost because it is frozen solid all year.
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Grasslands are characterized by low amounts of rainfall, few trees, and lots of grass. Which of the following would be the primary inhabitants of the grasslands?
Tree-dwelling primates
Thick-furred mammals
Large herbivores
Water-conserving plants
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The temperate forest is a type of terrestrial biome.
Which of the following are characteristic of a temperate forest?
Elk and caribou migrating during the early summer to graze on lichen and grasses.
Warm weather, plentiful rain, and diverse plant and animal life
Cold winters, short summers, and frozen subsoil, even in the summer
Warm summers, cold winters, squirrels, and deciduous trees
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Many types of animals like the bear store up fat during the warm summer months and then hibernate during the cold winter months. Hibernation is a common adaptation of animals in which biome?
savanna
temperate deciduous forest
tropical rain forest
desert
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Due to fairly constant rain and high temperatures, the vegetation in the rainforest is very dense.
Which of the following is an adaptation that helps plants win the battle for sunlight on the forest floor?
Vines that climb trees
Grasses that grow in clumps
Leaves that are needle-like
Trees that are cone-shaped
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A tree called the Creosote has a taste and smell that animals find unpleasant. It has leaves that close in the day to keep in water and open at night to absorb moisture. Its leaves also grow close to the stem to reduce water evaporation. This plant also has dual root systems that tap deep into the underground water and radial roots that collect surface water. Which of the following statements is true based on the paragraph above?
The Creosote tree is well adapted for the desert biome and its lack of rainfall.
Due to the type of leaves found on the Creosote tree, this tree most likely thrives in the savanna.
The dual root systems of the Creosote tree would help it to survive in the tundra.
The Creosote tree is most likely found in the rainforest because it has adapted to conserve water.
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A new species of animal that can tolerate drought has been found. These animals graze in herds and like grasses with high silica content.
Which biome does this animal MOST LIKELY inhabit?
taiga
savanna
temperate deciduous forest
desert
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Which of the following organisms has an adaptation that will allow it to survive in the tundra?
Mammals with thin fur that allows them to get rid of heat efficiently.
Plants that have broad leaves to capture sunlight and long roots to capture water.
Reptiles with long tongues with sticky pads for catching flying insects.
Grasses with shallow roots and the ability to grow quickly when moisture is rarely present.
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In science class, Jade has to complete a project showing organisms in a terrestrial biome that is described as having long, cold winters, short summers, and permanently frozen subsoil.
Which of the following are organisms that Jade might include in her project?
caribou
pine trees
turkey
orchids
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The Aye-aye taps on rotten trees to find its food making it the only primate to use echolocation. This unique organism uses its sharp teeth to chew through the wood, and then it uses its unusually long middle finger to dig out insect larva. They also use their sharp teeth to eat fruit and nuts. For which biome is the Aye-aye most suited?
savanna
temperate deciduous forest
tropical rain forest
desert
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Which of the following best describes an effective adaptation of plants commonly found in the Taiga?
Grasses that are drought tolerant
Vines that climb trees to reach sunlight
Trees with very shallow roots due to the permafrost
Trees with a conical shape allowing them to shed snow and ice