Florida Science Grade 6

Chapter 8: Ecosystems

Standardized Test Practice

1.
The lichens in the illustration are examples of

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A)pioneer species.
B)climax species.
C)lost species.
D)secondary species.
2.
When the lichens in the illustration die, they will help form

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A)soil.
B)a climax community.
C)a forest fire.
D)a tundra.
3.
Which biome is located in the latitudes between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator?

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A)temperate deciduous forest
B)taiga
C)grassland
D)tundra
4.
Which biome is located in Canada?

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A)desert
B)temperate rain forest
C)taiga
D)tropical rain forest
5.
The tundra biome is found primarily

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A)in the Arctic Circle.
B)south of the Antarctic Circle.
C)along the equator.
D)near the Tropic of Capricorn.
6.
In which zone would you find the largest mammals of the rain forest?

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A)A
B)B
C)D
D)C
7.
Which zone corresponds to the understory?

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A)C
B)A
C)B
D)D
8.
Which biome is characterized by the coldest temperatures?

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A)tundra
B)grassland
C)temperate deciduous forest
D)taiga
9.
Which of the following is an example of a freshwater ecosystem? SC.G.1.3.4
A)wetland
B)estuary
C)coral reef
D)deep ocean
10.
Which of the following is an example of a saltwater ecosystem? SC.G.1.3.4
A)pond
B)river
C)stream
D)estuary
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