What is the main characteristic of deserts?
Little rainfall
Which plant is best adapted to deserts?
Cactus
True or False: All deserts are hot.
False
Which forest has the greatest biodiversity?
Tropical
What happens to trees in temperate forests in autumn?
They lose their leaves
Name two negative human impacts on the environment.
What are the “3Rs” for helping the environment?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
True or False: Planting trees helps reduce pollution.
True
Define “population” in ecology.
A group of the same species living in one area.
Define “community” in ecology.
Different populations living together.
Name one adaptation of animals in the tundra.
Thick fur and fat
Which animal is known as the “ship of the desert”?
Camel
All the animals and plants living together in the tundra are an example of
c) Individual
d) Species
a) Population
b) Community
A population of wolves living together in a forest is an example of:
b) Population
a) Community
d) Biome
c) Ecosystem
Which of these helps reduce human impact?
c) Plant more trees
a) Throwing trash in rivers
b) Cutting down more trees
Deforestation mainly affects: a
c) Oceans
d) Tundra
a) Deserts
b) Forests
