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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Which of the following organisms is found in the grasslands of South America?

A
Porcupine
B
Rhea
C
Pangolin
D
Capybara
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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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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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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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Grasslands never have trees.

A
T
B
F
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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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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 to be found in a grassland?

A
a bird that nests in trees
B
an animal that burrows
C
a large predatory cat
D
an animal not adapted to cold temperatures
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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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Fires are important to savanna ecosystems, but not to grassland ecosystems.

A
T
B
F

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