Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems Review Homework
Due MONDAY
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1. A partially-enclosed coastal region where sea water mixes with freshwater is called a(n) _______.
A. fjord
B. peninsula
C. strait
D. estuary
2. Which of the following biomes receives at least 50 inches (127 cm) of rain per year, is warm year-round, and
is usually found near the equator?
A. tropical rainforest
B. savannah
C. deciduous forest
D. grassland
3. Spider monkeys live in a biome with many trees. They move around by swinging from tree to tree. Spider
monkeys do not build a nest or take shelter in a cave. Instead, they sleep high up in a tree on a wide branch.
Spider monkeys mostly eat fruits and nuts. What type of biome do spider monkeys most likely live in?
A. polar ice
B. tropical rainforest
C. savanna
D. desert
4. The _______ biome is the largest on Earth.
A. freshwater
B. terrestrial
C. marine
D. polar
5. Which of the following is true about the marine biome?
A. The terrestrial biome has a major effect on the weather patterns of the marine biome.
B. The marine biome includes the freshwater and saltwater biomes.
C. Organisms with a low tolerance for salt thrive in the marine biome.
D. The marine biome experiences a smaller degree of temperature change than the terrestrial biome.
6. Which of the following environments is most likely to have cold, windy weather and a relatively low amount
of available oxygen?
A. mountain
B. grassland
C. coniferous forest
D. desert
7. Which biome is found near the polar ice caps?
A. tropical rainforest
B. coniferous forest
C. taiga
D. tundra
8. An estuary
A. filters dirt and pollution out of the water.
B. is a deposit formed where a fast flowing stream flattens.
C. is only found inland.
D. is a small watershed.
9. A biome that experiences the seasons of winter, spring, summer, and fall, and non-extreme temperatures is
likely to be a(n) _______ biome.
A. temperate
B. tropical
C. tundra
D. arctic
10. Which of the following features would help a plant adapt to a tropical forest biome?
A. deep, branching roots
B. wide leaves with fine hairs
C. thick, rough bark
D. waxy leaves with drip tips
11. A biologist is studying a biome that has very cold temperatures. A layer of this biome's soil stays frozen
year-round. What biome is the biologist most likely studying?
A. coniferous forest
B. grassland
C. tundra
D. temperate deciduous forest
12. Succulent plants store water. Given this characteristic, which biome would they be best suited to live in?
A. tundra
B. desert
C. freshwater
D. salt water
13. _______ is the largest continental biome. It experiences long, cold winters; short, mild summers; and low
precipitation. It is characterized by coniferous forests.
A. Mountain
B. Taiga
C. Tundra
D. Savannah
14. Which of the following best describes why estuaries are important resources?
A. They are the world's richest sources of precious metals.
B. They prevent weathering of rock from slopes and cliffs.
C. They are among the most productive types of ecosystems.
D. They help stabilize the global climate.