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Trees known as evergreens have needles for leaves that can preserve water because they do not lose much water through the needles. Which of these biomes is characterized by having trees with needles and cones.
a) taiga
b) temperate deciduous forest
c) rain forest
d) savanna

The rain fall in an ecosystem has decreased significantly. How will the organisms most likely be affected?
a) The plants will grow large and the animals will move into the area.
b) There will be more competition for the food and water.
c) The animals will adapt to their new climatic changes easily.
d) The rocks and land will go through less erosion.

Organisms that live in the intertidal zone of a marine ecosystem must be able to
a) withstand tremendous pressure.
b) survive in complete darkness.
c) conduct photosynthesis.
d) survive both underwater and when not covered by water.

A researcher is investigating an estuary. What is an important characteristic of an estuary?
a) Its water is locked into frozen sheets of ice.
b) It consists of cold salt water under high pressure.
c) It is formed by cold, freshwater moving rapidly.
d) It contains a mixture of fresh and salt water.

Janice likes to visit a place where she can fish for trout in a cold, rapidly moving water. Where is she most likely to enjoy?
a) pond
b) lake
c) river
d) estuary

The Everglades, Okefenokee Swamp, and the Mississippi Delta are places that serve as water drainage from rivers. They hold water most of the year. These characteristics would best describe these places as a ______________.
a) benthic area
b) intertidal zone
c) wetland
d) lake

Which major biome is home to cacti, mesquite, small reptiles, and coyotes?
a) desert
b) taiga
c) tundra
d) grassland

Which biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall?
a) tundra
b) desert
c) temperate deciduous forest
d) tropical rain forest

Which biome receives between 0 and 25 centimeters of precipitation each year, has a temperature range from –27°to 5° Celsius, has frozen soil, and is home to hares, caribou, and wolves?
a) desert
b) mountain
c) savanna
d) tundra

Which biome covers most of the land mass near Earth's equator?
a) tundra
b) desert
c) grassland
d) tropical forest

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