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DESERT TEMPERATE GRASSLAND TEMPERATE FOREST

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31 questions
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  • Q1
    1. How much precipitation do deserts receive annually?
    50-75 centimeters
    More than 75 centimeters
    25-50 centimeters
    Less than 25 centimeters
    30s
  • Q2
    2. Which factor is not an abiotic factor in deserts?
    Cactus spines
    Low precipitation
    Variable temperatures
    Soils rich in minerals
    30s
  • Q3
    3. What is the purpose of cactus spines?
    Modified leaves
    Attract pollinators
    Support structure
    Photosynthesis
    30s
  • Q4
    4. How do many desert animals obtain the water they need?
    From desert plants
    From rainfall
    From their food
    From underground water sources
    30s
  • Q5
    5. What type of plants are agave and yucca?
    Drought-resistant grasses
    Succulents
    Small shrubs
    Desert wildflowers
    30s
  • Q6
    6. Which animal is not typically found in deserts?
    Polar bear
    Scorpions
    Camels
    Kangaroo rats
    30s
  • Q7
    7. What is a characteristic of temperate grasslands?
    Dense forests
    High precipitation
    Mountainous terrain
    Fertile soils
    30s
  • Q8
    8. What event helped maintain plant communities dominated by grasses in temperate grasslands?
    Volcanic eruptions
    Periodic fires
    Earthquakes
    Floods
    30s
  • Q9
    9. What is the primary plant life in temperate grasslands?
    Grasses
    Aquatic plants
    Large trees
    Cacti
    30s
  • Q10
    10. How are grassland plants adapted to grazing and fire?
    Fast regeneration
    Shallow roots
    Resistance
    Thick bark
    30s
  • Q11
    11. What is the main adaptation of native grassland plants for retaining deep, rich, fertile topsoil?
    Dense growth
    Root structure
    Thick stems
    Large leaves
    30s
  • Q12
    12. Which animal is not typically found in temperate grasslands?
    Bighorn sheep
    Gerbils
    Roadrunners
    Dolphins
    30s
  • Q13
    13. What is a common protective adaptation for smaller animals in open, exposed environments?
    Swimming
    Camouflage and burrowing
    Flying
    Climbing trees
    30s
  • Q14
    15. What is a biotic factor in temperate grasslands?
    Grassland plants
    Occasional fires
    Cold winters
    Fertile soils
    30s
  • Q15
    16. What is the main difference between abiotic and biotic factors?
    Abiotic: living, Biotic: non-living
    Abiotic: animals, Biotic: plants
    Abiotic: non-living, Biotic: living
    Abiotic: plants, Biotic: animals
    30s

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