Define an adaptation in your own words. Give one example of an adaptation for an animal in the Tropical Rainforest
What is certain characteristics that help an organism survive. One example of an adaptation is camouflage
100
Which biome is the coldest throughout the year?
What is the Tundra
100
What is the biome that Mississippi is located in?
What is Temperate forest
100
What is permafrost? Where would you find it?
What is permanent frost in the soil. You would find it most likely in the Tundra biome
200
This biome has many prairie dogs, bison, and very few trees. It averages 25-75cm of rain a year. What kind of PLANT is the most common in this habitat
What is grasses
200
Give an example of an adaptation that an organism on the tundra might have
What is white fur to blend in with snow
200
Which biome has the greatest amount of rainfall in a year
What is the Tropical Rainforest
200
What is the biome is that is found at the north pole?
What is Tundra
200
What biome is represented in the state of Wisconsin, where Mr. R went to college
What is Temperate Forest OR taiga (in the north)
300
Plants in the tundra have to adapt in particular ways. What do tundra plants have to adapt too when dealing with tundra soil?
What is the permafrost! Tundra plants tend to have SHALLOW roots
300
Which animal listed below more than likely makes it home in the temperate grassland?
A. polar bear
B. buffalo
C. Grey wolf
D. Black jaguar
What is the Buffalo
300
A high abundance of water generally indicates that there will be a high amount of what?
What is life/animals/plants/living things
300
What is the biome that is located on the Equator?
What is Tropical Rainforest
300
One region of the planet is warm year round with a little bit of rain (less than the temperate forest). It is home to lions and elephants along with several different species of grass eaters. What biome is this?
What is Savannah
400
Plants in the grassland tend to have several bristles that can become quite sharp over time. What is the purpose of these bristles?
A. allow easier digestion for herbivores
B. resist freezing, as is often the case in African savannah
C. Stand up under high winds
D. Deter herbivores from eating them
What is C
400
Give three examples of animals that you would find living in a grassland biome
What is buffalo, Chipmunk, Rabbit
400
This biome is home to several species of poisonous tree frogs and the jaguar. What biome is this?
What is the tropical rainforest
400
What biome is located below the Tundra, but above temperate forest?
What is Taiga
400
This biome is home to several species of reptiles due to its limited water supply and long periods of dry, hot weather. Mammls do exit here, but reptiles are more common. Which biome is this?
What is the Desert
500
One particular biome is home to several species of ground squirrels and deer. There is a wide shift in temperature throughout the year as the seasons progress from summer through winter. There is also a wide variety of maple and oak trees. What is a common adaptation you will find of a plant in this area?
A. deep roots to withdraw water
B. leaves fall off during the fall/winter
C. Bendable stems to withstand high wind
D. Shallow roots
What is B
500
The komodo dragon is a poisonous reptile covered with several hundred scales. This lizard spends most of its time in the shade to avoid high temperatures and prevent the loss of water. They also have strong claws and legs to dig through tough soil. What biome would they most likely be found in?
What is Desert
500
Which biome receives the most rain? Which receives the least amount of rain?
What is Tropical rainforest and Desert/Tundra
500
If I traveled to Africa, particularly western Africa, what type of biome would I find?
What is Savannah
500
This biome is home to several species of song birds and different types of bears, such as black bear or grizzly bear. What is a typical plant you might find in this region?