Biome Vocabulary
Grade 8•45 minutes•WIDA
Learning Objective
I can explain how climate and geography influence the types of plants and animals found in a specific biome, using appropriate vocabulary.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define the term "biome" and briefly explain what factors determine the type of biome found in a particular area.
2. Describe the climate (temperature and precipitation) of a tropical rainforest and explain how these conditions support the high biodiversity found there.
3. Compare and contrast the vegetation found in a temperate grassland and a boreal forest. How do the climates of these biomes influence the dominant plant life?
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