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Forests
Tundra
Grasslands
Deserts
Savanna
100
What forest is home to over 8,000 species of flowering plants?
Tropical forest
100
The tundra stays warm and sunny year round. True or False?
False
100
Describe Temperate grasslands.
cold winters, warm summers, covered with very tall grasses.
100
True or False? Deserts receive less than 30 centimeters of rain a year.
True
100
Which of the following are one of the places that Savannas are found? A) America B) Africa C) Europe
B) Africa
200
Do trees in Temperate Deciduous forest lose their leaves in the fall?
Yes
200
What plants are mainly found in a Tundra?
Mosses, Lichens, and grasses
200
What prevents woody shrubs and trees from growing there?
Seasonal drought, occasional fires, and grazing by large animals.
200
What is the surface temperature of some deserts?
60 degrees celcius
200
What types of animals are found in Savannas?
Zebras, Kangaroos, Lions, And Snakes
300
Which of the following trees are found in Coniferous forests A) Maple B) Pine c) Oak
B) Pine
300
Describe how cold the tundra is.
Bitterly cold with High winds.
300
In some grasslands plants can grow to over 2 meters in height. True or Flase
True
300
Where are some of the driest desserts found?
Central Australia and Africa
300
What is the climate typically like in Savannas?
Warm with altering wet and dry seasons
400
What animals are found in Coniferous forests?
Moose, Bears, Wolves, Elk, and Hares
400
Where are Tundra's usually found?
Around the Arctic circle, and High mountain tops.
400
What does the soil in grasslands usually contain?
microorganisms, small animals, and bugs.
400
What plants are found in deserts?
Scattered shrubs and cacti
400
What do the dry seasons usually include?
long periods of drought
500
Which forest(s) are mostly found in the U.S.?
Coniferous and Temperate
500
Which animal is usually found there? A) bear B) snow owl C) bison
B) snow owl
500
What are the two most know grazing animals in grasslands?
Bison and Pronghorns
500
What Allows the saguaro cacti to be able to expand to hold water?
pleats
500
Some animals might do what during dry seasons?
search for greener pastures and scattered watering holes