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Generation Date: 05/10/2013
Generated By: Bill Wieners
1. What will most likely happen to a flower garden over time if it is left unattended?
A.
B.
C.
The flower garden will remain unchanged.
The flowers will die, and no other organisms will be able to live in the garden.
The flowers will become more fragrant and colorful.
Better adapted organisms, including weeds, will replace some or all of the planted flower
D. species.
2. On the savanna, grasses grow on the ground, and there are numerous shrubs and trees with
leaves higher up. Which animal is best adapted for feeding on the leaves of the trees?
A. hyena
B. zebra
C. lion
D. giraffe
3. The graph below shows the average amount of rainfall of several types of biomes.
A certain type of plant cannot survive in very wet areas.
Which of the following biomes would best support this type of plant?
A. semiarid desert
B. taiga
C. tropical forest
D. temperate forest
4. Brian lives in a biome that is very similar to a grassland. Trees spot the landscape of this
biome. This biome has seasonal rains and stays warm year-round. What kind of biome does
Brian most likely live in?
A. coniferous forest
B. savanna
C. desert
D. tropical rain forest
5. 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. tropical rainforest
B. desert
C. savanna
D. polar ice
6. There are many factors that influence the number of different kinds of plants in a biome. Why
is elevation, or height, a factor that influences what kinds of plants can live in any certain biome
on Earth?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Elevation determines whether the plants get enough sunlight.
The elevation determines whether people can see and enjoy the plants.
Elevation does not influence what types of plants can grow in a certain biome.
The elevation helps to determine the temperature of the biome.
7. Which of the following bodies of water are included in the freshwater biome?
I. rivers
II. oceans
III. lakes
IV. streams
A. I and IV only
B. II only
C. I, III, and IV only
D. III only
8. When comparing two ecosystems of the same type, the ecosystem that supports a greater
number of species is _______ than the ecosystem that supports only a few.
A. less biodiverse
B. less habitable
C. more sustainable
D. more fertile
9. Katie visits a biome that is covered in shrubs, dwarf trees, and grasses. The winters in this
biome are warm, wet, and mild. The summers are hot and dry with very little rainfall. Wildfires
are common in this biome, and the plants and animals that live here are adapted to dealing with
frequent fires.
Which of the following biomes did Katie most likely visit?
A. desert
B. grassland
C. taiga
D. chaparral
10. Which trait would be selected naturally for a plant to survive in the desert?
A. thin stems
B. thick, waxy stems
C. flowers that dry out easily
D. broad, thin leaves
11. Which of the following features would help a plant adapt to a tropical forest biome?
A. thick, rough bark
B. wide leaves with fine hairs
C. deep, branching roots
D. waxy leaves with drip tips
12. Which adaptation is best suited for flying?
A. strong, dense bones
B. large amounts of body fat
C. light, hollow bones
D. large body size
13. When a new volcanic island is first formed, there are no plant or animal species present. Over
time, the ecosystem changes as organisms begin to inhabit the island. The numbers and types of
species found on this island continue to change until a stable community of plants and animals is
established.
What is the name of this ecological process?
A. graduation
B. specialization
C. succession
D. deforestation
14. _______ 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. Tundra
C. Taiga
D. Savannah
15. During the process of succession,
A.
B.
only consumers can enter a developing ecosystem.
only producers can enter a developing ecosystem.
C.
D.
consumers typically enter a developing ecosystem before producers.
producers typically enter a developing ecosystem before consumers.
16. Tropical rainforests have more kinds of plants and animals than any other land biome. Which
of the following is a biotic factor in a tropical rainforest?
A. the region's air quality
B. a stream running through the forest
C. a population of decomposers
D. the average amount of rainfall
17. Choose the abiotic factors that best describe a coniferous forest.
A. adequate water, cool and warm seasons, fertile soil
B. adequate water, cool year round, poor rocky soil
C. wet and dry seasons, warm to hot, fertile soil
D. almost no water, hot or cold, poor soil
18. An animal lays eggs with a tough, leathery, watertight shell. This adaptation would be best
suited for which environment?
A. arctic
B. boreal forest
C. rainforest
D. desert
19. Desert plants are most likely to have which adaptation?
A.
B.
C.
"buttress" roots to provide extra support to hold the plant up
a thick, waxy covering to prevent evaporation
large amounts of chlorophyll to capture more sunlight
D.
broad leaves to increase respiration and transpiration
20. Examine the drawing of the environment below:
Which of the following organisms could most likely live in this type of environment?
A. scorpion
B. beaver
C. grizzly bear
D. toucan
21. In terms of ecological succession, an undisturbed community tends to become ______ over
time.
A. less complex
B. less diverse
C. less stable
D. more stable
22. The map below shows some of the biomes present on the continent of Africa.
Which of the following most likely describes the climate of Cairo?
A. hot and dry
B. cold and icy
C. hot with wet summers
D. cold and rainy
23. Which of the following regions would most likely contain the greatest species diversity?
A. Arctic tundra
B. Amazon rainforest
C. Sahara desert
D. Mojave desert
24. The harp seal lives on the polar ice sheets. Which adaptation makes it best suited for this
environment?
A. whiskers
B. ears
C. excess body fat
D. large eyes
25. Which of the following characteristics refers to a savannah biome, but not to a temperate
prairie biome?
A. herds of grazing animals
B. primary plant life is thick grasses
C. isolated trees
D. tropical or subtropical location
26. Two examples of microhabitats that could be found in a typical schoolyard include the shady
area beneath a tree and a rain puddle. Which of the following statements is most likely true
regarding the organisms found in these two microhabitats?
The organisms found in the rain puddle will be more adapted to their environment than
A. those found in the shady area beneath a tree.
The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be more adapted to their
B. environment than those found in the rain puddle.
The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be the same as those found in
C. the rain puddle.
The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be different from those found in
D. the rain puddle.
27. The snow hare lives on snow-covered mountaintops. Big cats such as the mountain lion and
lynx hunt the snow hare for food. Which adaptation best suits the snow hare for its environment?
A. small tail
B. blue eyes
C. big ears
D. white fur
28. A glacier recedes and exposes bare rock. Which of the following will most likely occur next?
A. Small animals will move into the area.
B. Trees will start to grow over the bare rock.
C. Lichen will colonize the bare rock.
D. The bare rock will quickly break down into soil.
29. In which biome are you likely to find an organism that has a white coat in winter and a light
brown coat in summer?
A. coniferous forest
B. desert
C. savanna
D. tropical rainforest
30. An ecosystem is all the populations of organisms that live together and
A.
B.
C.
D.
the physical factors with which they interact.
the organisms that generate energy from sunlight.
the food that they take in as energy.
the microorganisms that depend on them.