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Biomes Quiz #2: Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Deserts

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Question 1
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Some of the biotic factors of this biome consist of huge populations of herbivores of different sizes (birds, rodents, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, gazelles, etc), as well as carnivores such as wild dogs, lions, leopards, eagles, and scavengers such as vultures, jackals, and hyenas. The dominant vegetation is grass. The abiotic factors are a mostly dry weather with big seasonal rains, a hot temperature, and occasional fires.
The previous paragraph is a description of which biome?

Question 2
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The following are non-living factors typically found on the desert biome:

Question 3
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Receives less than 25 cm. of rain per year. Very dry and warm climate. Animals & plants store water to adapt to the lack of rain. Animals are active at night & plants have a thick & waxy covering.

Question 4
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Question 5
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Compare the Temperate Grassland vs the Savanna. Drag the correct descriptions under the correct biome. Number next to it is how many answers you should have! Watch out for the BOTH section!

  • grasses and some trees
  • nutrient poor soil for farming
  • fires and droughts
  • Great range of temperature
  • nutrient rich soils, good for farming
  • zebra/rhino/giraffe
  • temperatures remain high year round
  • near the equator
  • hot summers, cold winters
  • distinct wet and dry periods
  • grasses and no trees
  • primarily covered with grasses
  • adequate regular precipitation
  • prairie dogs/bison/rodents
  • Temperate Grassland (6)
  • BOTH (2)
  • Savanna (6)
Question 6
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Compare the Temperate Grassland vs the desert. Drag the correct descriptions under the correct biome. Number next to it is how many answers you should have! Watch out for the BOTH section!

  • high precipitation
  • most animals are nocturnal
  • grasses as the dominant vegetation
  • extreme heat during the day, cools down at night
  • bison/prairie dogs/coyotes
  • almost no rain
  • rattlesnake/kangaroos/camels
  • hot summers/cold winters
  • plants have waxy layer and longer roots
  • hottest biome
  • fire
  • rich soil
  • hot summers
  • grasses and shrubs
  • Temperate Grassland (7)
  • BOTH (1)
  • Desert (6)
Question 7
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Match the correct plants and animals to the correct biome.

  • grasses, cacti, arid-adapted trees and shrubs
  • coyote, jackrabbit, kangaroo rat, rattle snake, camel
  • purple needle grass, buffalo grass, sagebrush and some types of cacti
  • giraffe, cheetah, wildebeest, lion, hippopotamus, elephant
  • only grasses, wildflowers, woody shrubs, free trees
  • bison, gophers, prairie dogs, coyotes, antelopes
  • Temperate Grasslands
  • Savannas
  • Desert
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Question 12
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What are Grasslands?

Question 13
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On what continent will you not find Grasslands?

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Question 15
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Which information should be included in Box B?

Question 8
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How much of the Earth's land is grassland?

Question 9
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Why does fire play an important role during the dry season?

Question 10
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What kind of bark have the trees developed?

Question 11
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What two things help keep trees from invading the temperate grasslands?