TEST NAME: Biome Test 10/7 TEST ID:1239163 GRADE:05 - Fifth Grade SUBJECT:Life and Physical Sciences TEST CATEGORY: My Classroom Biome Test 10/7 Page 1 of 8
10/07/16, Biome Test 10/7 Student: Class: Date: 1. Which best completes the graphic organizer? A. estuary B. creek C. river 2. Which is a difference between a tropical rainforest and a deciduous forest? A. A tropical rainforest is smaller in size than a deciduous forest. B. A tropical rainforest receives more sunlight than a deciduous forest. C. A tropical rainforest receives a greater annual precipitation than a deciduous forest. D. A tropical rainforest has a greater number of rivers and lakes than a deciduous forest. Biome Test 10/7 Page 2 of 8
3. An ecologist is comparing two different ecosystems and creates the following list of similarities: aquatic diverse fish life high salt concentration plentiful light at the water s surface Which two ecosystems was the ecologist most likely comparing? A. ocean and lake B. estuary and ocean C. grassland and pond 4. This is a list of some parts of an ecosystem. star fish kelp rocks salt water Which ecosystem would have these parts? A. a stream B. a lake C. a tide pool D. a river 5. What best describes both marshes and swamps? A. Most of the plants in marshes and swamps are trees. B. Most of the plants in marshes and swamps are grasses. C. Most of the plants in marshes are trees. Most of the plants in swamps are grasses. D. Most of the plants in marshes are grasses. Most of the plants in swamps are trees. 6. Which statement most accurately describes a pond ecosystem? A. Coral reefs grow in a pond. B. Evergreen trees grow in a pond. C. Cattail and pond lily grow in a pond. D. Grasses and wildflowers grow in a pond. Biome Test 10/7 Page 3 of 8
7. Which statement best compares a pond ecosystem to a lake ecosystem? A. A pond ecosystem is usually more shallow. B. A pond ecosystem usually has more organisms. C. A pond ecosystem usually receives less sunlight. 8. Which type of ecosystem best removes pollutants from water? A. forest B. desert C. estuary D. grassland 9. Which ecosystem averages the least amount of annual precipitation? A. estuary B. forest C. grassland D. salt marsh 10. Which best explains how a pond ecosystem is similar to a rainforest ecosystem? A. Both ecosystems contain large amounts of water. B. Both ecosystems are found in most parts of the world. C. Both ecosystems contain the same communities of organisms. D. Both ecosystems support food webs made up of producers and consumers. 11. Clara says that her school is in a desert. Which fact about her schoolyard most helps her claim? A. The schoolyard has few trees. B. The schoolyard has rocks and sand. C. The schoolyard gets warm in the summer. D. The schoolyard gets little rain during the year. Biome Test 10/7 Page 4 of 8
12. Which would best survive in a freshwater ecosystem that includes populations of frogs, turtles, and salamanders? A. clams B. crabs C. snails D. oysters 13. What is the main difference between marine and freshwater ecosystems? A. the amount of animals B. the amount of plants C. the amount of rocks D. the amount of salt 14. Which ecosystem contains the largest mammals? A. ocean B. pond C. river D. swamp 15. Grasslands have very few trees while forests have many trees. Why is this statement true? A. Grasslands receive less rain than forests. B. Grasslands receive less sunlight than the forests. C. The animals of the grasslands eat small trees before they can grow. Biome Test 10/7 Page 5 of 8
16. Which is most accurate in describing an estuary ecosystem? A. High salt levels keep the water clear of nutrients and proteins. B. Freshwater mixes with saltwater to provide a nutrient-rich environment. C. Animals and plants compete for food due to pollution from surrounding areas. D. Cold water mixes with saltwater to create a cooling effect that encourages growth. 17. Which best describes a freshwater ecosystem? A. an ocean environment with living organisms B. an inland water environment with no living organisms C. an ocean environment with living organisms and nonliving parts D. an inland water environment with living organisms and nonliving parts 18. Which best describes a characteristic of both lakes and estuaries? A. Both have saltwater. B. Both have freshwater. C. Both have a rocky bottom. 19. Which terrestrial ecosystem has warm, humid conditions and a large variety of plants and animals? A. estuary B. grassland C. deciduous forest D. tropical rainforest Biome Test 10/7 Page 6 of 8
20. Mangrove trees have shallow roots that start above ground. These roots filter out salt so the tree can receive fresh water. Based on this information, in which area are mangroves best suited to grow? A. a grassy field B. a coastal area C. a sandy desert D. a rocky mountain 21. Joey was walking through a forest when he looked up and saw a monkey being chased by a panther. Which type of forest was he most likely visiting? A. rainforest B. deciduous forest C. coniferous forest 22. Which best explains the adaptations needed for organisms living in an estuary ecosystem? A. Organisms must be adapted to live in salt water. B. Organisms must be adapted to live in fresh water. C. Organisms must be adapted to live in both fresh water and salt water. Biome Test 10/7 Page 7 of 8
23. Which is a difference between the plant life of a rainforest and a deciduous forest? A. The deciduous forest has a warm climate year-round, while the rainforest has hot and cold extreme climates. B. The deciduous forest has the most diverse plant life of all ecosystems, while the rainforest plant life is scarce. C. The deciduous forest remains hot and wet year-round, while the rainforest has a yearly cycle of plant growth due to changes of seasons. D. The deciduous forest has yearly cycles of plant growth due to changes of seasons, while the rainforest remains hot and wet year-round. 24. How are the tropical rain forest and pond ecosystems similar? A. They both have large amounts of trees. B. They both have producers and consumers. C. They both have the same plants and animals. 25. How are a salt water marsh and a lake most similar? A. They both have diverse organisms. B. They both are near the ocean. C. They both have salt water. Biome Test 10/7 Page 8 of 8