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Mrs. C Middleton

United States


Froggy Jumps Biomes Vocabulary ChallengeOnline version As you complete the challenge, you'll learn about the various biomes, their unique characteristics, and how living organisms adapt to these environments. Be prepared to identify terms like ecosystem, biome, climate, and habitat, and think about how they relate to the ecosystems around the world. Can you complete the challenge and become a biomes expert? Let's get started! by Mrs. C Middleton 1 The typical weather patterns (precipitation, temperature) in an area over a long period of time. a storm b rainfall c climate 2 Living factors in an ecosystem (trees, flowers, animals, etc.) a abiotic b biotic c esturary 3 Non-living factors in an ecosystem (rocks, sun, precipitation, soil, etc.) a abitoic b biotic c estuary 4 A group of land ecosystems with similar climates and organisms a landmass b island c biome 5 a behavior or physical characteristic that allows an organism to survive or reproduce in its environment. a conversion b adaptation c alteration 6 The community of organisms that live in a particular area along with their nonliving surroundings. a Ecosystem b environment c biosphere 7 The trees in a tropical rainforest that rise above the canopy. a canopy b florest floor c emergent 8 A leafy roof formed by tall trees. a emergent b canopy c forest floor 9 A layer of shorter trees and vines below the canopy. a canopy b understory c forest floor 10 The leaves and detritus layer on the ground of the forest. a forest floor b understory c canopy 11 Humid biome that receives lots of rain 250 cm (98 inches) to 400 cm (157 inches) yearly)and temperatures between 27 ºC (80 degrees F) –32 ºC (-25 degrees F) Fwith a large variety of plant and animal species; located near the equator. a Taiga b Tropical Rainforest c Deciduous 12 An extremely cold, dry biome and found near the North Pole. a Boreal Forest b Tundra c permafrost 13 An area that receives less than 25 centimeters (9.8 Inches) of rainfall per year with a temperature low of -3.9 degrees C (24 degrees F) and high of 38 degrees C (100 degrees F). a mountains b desert c grasslands 14 An area that is populated mostly by grasses and other non-woody plants, receives 50 to 90 centimeters (19 to 35 inches) of rainfall each year, and has a wet season and dry season. a Taiga b Desert c Grassland 15 Soil that is frozen all year and only found in the Tundra. a frozen lake b South Pole c permafrost 16 Colder climate region, with coniferous trees; cold snowy winters and rainy summers that are warm enough to melt the snow. a Taiga b Russia c North Pole 17 A tree that produces its seeds in cones and that has needle-shaped leaves. a deciduous b seedlings c coniferous 18 An area that has all four seasons and contains trees that shed their leaves and grow new ones each year. a desert woodlands b deciduous forest c shrubland 19 A tree that sheds its leaves and grows new ones each year. a deciduous tree b Japanese willow c Great white Oak 20 An area located on a coastline with wet winters and dry summers that are prone to fires. a terrain b desert hills c chaparral 21 An ecosystem that is classified as having lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams, but can include a variety of habitats. a desert oasis b freshwater c mud puddle 22 Ecosystem that contains salt water, and includes the following: estuaries, intertidal zones , neritic zones, and the ocean. a Marine/Saltwater b Forest c Grassland 23 A habitat in which the freshwater of ariver meets the salt water of the ocean. a lake b white river rapids c estuary 24 The amount of salt. a temperature b salinity c oxygen level

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Biomes Vocabulary ChallengeOnline version

As you complete the challenge, you'll learn about the various biomes, their unique characteristics, and how living organisms adapt to these environments. Be prepared to identify terms like ecosystem, biome, climate, and habitat, and think about how they relate to the ecosystems around the world. Can you complete the challenge and become a biomes expert? Let's get started!