Biomes and Adaptations Lesson

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Biology

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9th - 12th Grade

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NGSS

MS-LS4-4, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS1-5

Standards-aligned

Keri Stewart

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8 Slides • 11 Questions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation found in the tundra biome?

Thick blubber in polar bears

White fur on arctic foxes

Migration in caribou

Large paws in lynx

Multiple Choice

What adaptation helps a lynx survive in the coniferous forest?

Camouflage

Long ears for cooling

Large paws for walking on snow

Hibernation

Multiple Choice

How do deer adapt to the changing seasons in temperate forests?

They burrow underground

They change the color of their coat

They develop stripes

They grow thick blubber

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation in grasslands?

Speed of cheetahs

Stripes on zebras

Burrowing by prairie dogs

Long legs of moose

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of a camel’s humps?

To store fat for energy

To regulate body temperature

To carry water for travel

To attract mates

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason rainforest insects have camouflage?

To attract mates

To help navigate dense forests

To hide from predators

To find food easily

Multiple Choice

In the ocean biome, which adaptation helps fish avoid predators from above and below?

Streamlined body shape

Countershading

Prehensile (Grasping) tails

Food caching

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a physical adaptation and a behavioral adaptation. Provide at least two examples of each from the previous slides

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Why do you think camouflage is a common adaptation in so many biomes? Provide examples from at least two different biomes.

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Open Ended

How does storing food help animals survive in cold climates? Use examples from the coniferous and temperate forests.

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Open Ended

Imagine you are designing an animal that lives in the desert. Describe at least three adaptations your animal would need and explain why.

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