Eco Report Quiz Science Assessment // Biomes
Eco Report Quiz
Student:
Date:
Select the correct answer for each question below.
What is a biome?
A
A type of fast car used in races
B
A large area of land or water with its own weather
C
A small plant that grows inside a house
Which biome is very hot and wet with tall trees?
A
Desert
B
Ocean
C
Rainforest
What is commonly found in a desert biome?
A
Large lakes of fresh water
B
Very little rain and plants like cacti
C
Snow and ice all year long
Which biome is an open space full of grass?
A
Grassland
B
Ocean
C
Rainforest
The ocean biome covers most of the Earth. What kind of water does it have?
A
Fresh water
B
Drinking water
C
Salt water
Biome Briefing Slides Wild World
A Guide to Earth's Biomes
What is a Biome?
A biome is a large area on Earth.
It has its own weather and plants.
Animals live in biomes that have what they need.
Many biomes on Earth!
The Rainforest
It is very hot and wet.
It rains almost every day here.
Tall trees grow close together.
The Desert
It is very dry.
There is very little water.
Most plants have small leaves or spines.
The Grassland
This biome is a big, open space.
It is full of grass!
There are not many trees here.
Fast animals live here.
The Ocean
The ocean is huge.
It is filled with salt water.
Most of the Earth is covered by the ocean.
Whales and fish live here.
Which one is which?
Rainforest
Hot and Wet
Desert
Dry and Sandy
Grassland
Open and Grassy
Ocean
Deep Salt Water
Check Point
Which biome is very dry and has cacti?
A
Ocean
B
Rainforest
C
Desert
Check Point
Which biome covers most of the Earth with salt water?
A
Ocean
B
Grassland
C
Rainforest
Eco Report Reading Earth Science Report
Biome Profiles
Name:
Date:
What is a Biome?
A biome is a large area of land or water. Every biome has its own weather. It has its own plants and animals. Animals live where they can find food and water. Earth has many biomes for us to study.
Rainforest
Hot and Wet
It rains almost every day. Large trees grow very tall and close together. Monkeys and birds live high in the trees. This biome is very green.
Desert
Very Dry
It gets very little rain. Some deserts are hot in the day and cold at night. Cacti grow here because they do not need much water.
Grassland
Open Space
There is a lot of grass but not many trees. Large, fast animals live in this wide area. Lions can be found hunting in the tall grass.
Ocean
Salt Water
The ocean is huge and deep. It is made of salt water and covers most of the Earth. Sharks and whales live deep under the waves.
Quick Check
1. Which biome has very little water?
Desert
Rainforest
Ocean
2. Which biome is an open area of grass?
Grassland
Ocean
Rainforest
Key Takeaway
Every biome is a unique home. Animals and plants have what they need to survive in their own special environment.
Eco Report Answer Key Teacher Reference
Answer Key
Quiz Answers
B - A large area of land or water
C - Rainforest
B - Very little water and cacti
A - Grassland
C - Salt water
Teaching Tips
Hi-Lo Strategy: Ensure the student knows the material is age-appropriate. Focus on the "scientific report" aspect rather than "learning to read."Visual Support: Use the slides to point out visual cues (cactus for desert, blue for ocean) before reading the text.Extension: Ask the student to pick one animal they like and research which biome it lives in. 
