This biome is very hot and dry, and has plants that need little water.
Desert
Tundra
Tropical Savanna
Taiga
Temperate grasslands and tropical savannas both have few _______.
animals
summers
open spaces
trees
What kind of energy transformation takes place when plants perform photosynthesis to produce glucose molecules?
conversion of chemical energy into radiant energy
conversion of radiant energy into chemical energy
conversion of mechanical energy into heat energy
conversion of heat energy into mechanical energy
A firefly produces a green glow from its abdomen to attract mates.
Thermal Energy
Mechanical Energy
Electrical Energy
Radiant Energy
This biome has warm temperatures and is dominated by grasses
Tropical Rainforest
Tropical Savanna
Tundra
Desert
Energy transferring from plants to an animal is a type of ________ energy.
Thermal
Radiant
Chemical
Nuclear
The phytoplankton at the bottom of the pyramid take in and store a certain amount of the Sun's energy. Does all of the energy stored by the phytoplankton reach the top level of the pyramid?
No, because very few of the organisms in the energy pyramid
Yes, because plants transfer all energy to herbivores
No, because some of the energy is lost to the environment
Yes, because the amount of energy in an ecosystem is same
Energy transferring from an animal to their surroundings is a type of ________ energy.
Nuclear
Electrical
Thermal
Chemcial
A bat emits and receives sounds to locate prey.
Thermal Energy
Radiant Energy
Mechanical Energy
Electrical Energy
Energy transferring from one animal to another animal is a type of _________ energy.
Thermal
Nuclear
Chemical
Radiant
An eel releases a current to defend itself.
Radiant Energy
Electrical Energy
Mechanical Energy
Thermal Energy
In which biome do trees have soft, green needles for leaves and animals migrate to warmer regions during winter?
Taiga
Desert
Which statement about energy is true?
Energy can undergo transformations only in animals.
Energy can’t be created or destroyed.
Energy can’t transform into different forms.
Organisms at the top of food chains have access to the most
A polar bear breaks down stored fat to increase its temperature.
Mechanical Energy
Radiant Energy
Thermal Energy
Electrical Energy
Fish that can survive saline and freshwater environments can be found in ______
Estuaries
Ponds
Lakes
Glaciers
the flexing of an arm muscle
mechanical energy
gravitational potential energy
electrical energy
Which adaptation would be most beneficial to mammals of both the taiga and marine aquatic biomes?
a layer of fur that reflects sunlight
the ability to excrete excess salt through glands
a thick layer of fat for insulation
the ability to store food and water for hibernation
This biome has cold winters, heavy snowfall and is dominated by conifers.
Tropical Savanna
Tropical Rainforest
Taiga
Desert
a ball at the top of a hill
mechanical energy
Gravitational potential energy
electrical energy
Which statement about biomes is true?
Different biomes share similar plants and wildlife.
Biomes are determined by climate zones.
Each biome has only one ecosystem.
There are only three biomes on the Earth.
Which structure would be most beneficial for a plant in a tundra biome?
tall, thin trunks that conserve water
thick, tall trunks that release water
shallow roots that do not reach the frozen soil
deep roots that can access groundwater stores
Energy transferring from the sun to plants is ________ energy.
Chemical
Nuclear
Radiant
Electrical
Temperate Grasslands share similar wildlife with which other biome?
Temperate Forests
Boreal Forests
Tropical Savannas
Tundras
________ are ecosystems found in warm, shallow portions of the ocean.
Ponds
Giant Squids
Coral Reefs
Rivers
a signal transduction process by a neuron
mechanical energy
gravitational potential energy
electrical energy
In which biome do plants have structures that conserve water and animals have the ability to burrow to escape the heat?
Taiga
Desert
This biome has sparse vegetation and very cold temperatures.
Desert
Tundra
Tropical Savanna
Taiga
Temperate grasslands have __________
cold summers and hot winters
only cold and snowy weather
hot summers and cold winters
both wet and dry seasons
This biome is located near the equator and contains trees that form dense canopy layers.
Tundra
Desert
Tropical Rainforests
Taiga