Savanna and Grassland Biomes Answers

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Which of the following is characteristic of grasslands, but not savannas?

A
wide temperature range
B
two seasons
C
droughts and fires
D
wet and dry seasons
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Grasslands are _______.

A
characterized by heavy rainfall year round
B
characterized by warm temperatures year round
C
found in the interior of continents
D
located only in North America
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How does a savanna differ from a grassland?

A
Savannas have a large number of grazing animals, while grasslands do not.
B
Savannas have shrubs and isolated trees, while grasslands contain grasses, flowers, and herbs.
C
Grasslands have burrowing animals, while savannas do not.
D
Savannas are regulated by fires, while grasslands are not.
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What physical and behavioral adaptations do zebras have that help them evade predators?

A
live in families and travel in large numbers for protection; bunch together to confuse the predator with their stripes or run away at speeds up to 40 m.p.h;.sharp teeth and strong hoofs to defend themselves
B
live solitary lives unless feeding when they bunch together for protection; short legs and necks so predators have harder time holding on when attacked; stripes so they blend in with their surroundings
C
live in families and travel in large numbers for protection; sharp teeth for defense; develop stripes as they mature to better blend in with the herd because they are provided less protection from their parents
D
feed primarily at night for safety from predators; scatter to feed so predators have a harder time finding them; long necks to see over tall grasses and spot predators before they get too close
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Which of the following plant adaptations protects savanna plants from grazers?

A
long roots
B
growing low to the ground
C
water storage
D
bitter taste
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Organisms that live in the savanna and grassland biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which of the following organisms is most likely not found in a savanna?

A
an animal with thick fur
B
an animal that grazes
C
an animal with long legs
D
an animal that burrows
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In savannas, the rainfall that occurs in the summer accounts for at least one-half of the annual rainfall.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following organisms is not found on the savanna?

A
serval
B
pangolin
C
capybara
D
prairie chickens
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Savannas are _______.

A
located only in Africa
B
characterized by four distinct seasons
C
lacking diverse animal life
D
between tropical rainforests and deserts
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Which of the following organisms is found in the grasslands of South America?

A
Porcupine
B
Rhea
C
Pangolin
D
Capybara
17

Fires are important to savanna ecosystems, but not to grassland ecosystems.

A
T
B
F
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Organisms that live in the savanna and grassland biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which of the following adaptations would befound in a savanna plant, but not necessaily in a grassland plant?

A
long roots
B
thick bark
C
water storage
D
bitter taste
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Which of the following is a savanna?

A
Veldts
B
Plains
C
Steppes
D
Llanos
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Plants in grasslands would not benefit from adaptations that protect against grazing.

A
T
B
F

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