Year 5

Are biomes all equally fragile? (Part 2)

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the threats that the tundra, grassland and desert biomes across the globe are facing. We will learn about the outcomes or consequences of these threats on the biomes' flora and fauna, as well as the impact on us as humans. We will conclude the lesson by considering which of the three biomes is the most fragile and why.

Year 5

Are biomes all equally fragile? (Part 2)

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the threats that the tundra, grassland and desert biomes across the globe are facing. We will learn about the outcomes or consequences of these threats on the biomes' flora and fauna, as well as the impact on us as humans. We will conclude the lesson by considering which of the three biomes is the most fragile and why.

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  1. Draft an extended response that effectively answers these questions

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9 Questions

Q1.
Flora means plants.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Why is northern Europe significantly warmer than other places equally as far north?
Northern Europe is close to the equator.
Northern Europe receives less direct sunlight than anywhere else on the Earth's surface.
Correct answer: Ocean currents transfer heat from the tropics to northern Europe.
Q3.
What happens in a biome with low precipitation and extreme temperatures?
It is always hot.
Lots of vegetation grows.
Correct answer: They have short growing seasons and poor soil.
Q4.
Which biome has a temperature range between -54°C and 30°C?
Correct answer: Coniferous Forest (Taiga)
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rainforest
Q5.
What is the temperature range of a tropical rainforest?
Between -30°C and 30°C
Between -34°C and 6°C
Between -40°C and +40°C
Between -54°C and 30°C
Correct answer: Between 20°C and 25°C all year round
Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night
Q6.
What is the temperature range of a temperate deciduous forest?
Correct answer: Between -30°C and 30°C
Between -34°C and 6°C
Between -40°C and +40°C
Between -54°C and 30°C
Between 20°C and 25°C all year round
Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night
Q7.
What is the temperature range of a coniferous forest (Taiga)?
Between -30°C and 30°C
Between -34°C and 6°C
Between -40°C and +40°C
Correct answer: Between -54°C and 30°C
Between 20°C and 25°C all year round
Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night
Q8.
What is the temperature range of a tundra?
Between -30°C and 30°C
Correct answer: Between -34°C and 6°C
Between -40°C and +40°C
Between -54°C and 30°C
Between 20°C and 25°C all year round
Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night
Q9.
What is the temperature range of grasslands (Savanna)?
Between -30°C and 30°C
Between -34°C and 6°C
Correct answer: Between -40°C and +40°C
Between -54°C and 30°C
Between 20°C and 25°C all year round
Over 50°C in the day and below freezing (0°C) at night

4 Questions

Q1.
How many major biomes are there?
16
18
Correct answer: 6
Q2.
Temperature is...
rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Correct answer: the degree or intensity of heat present in the atmosphere.
Q3.
Choose the correct statement.
A biome is a large area of climate with a particular land, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna).
A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (fauna) and animals (flora).
Correct answer: A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna).
Q4.
Which three continents contain a tundra and a desert?
North America, Asia and Europe
North America, Asia and Oceania
Correct answer: North America, South America and Asia