Savanna and Grassland Biomes Answers

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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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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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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 organisms is not found on the savanna?

A
serval
B
pangolin
C
capybara
D
prairie chickens
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Which of the following is a savanna?

A
Veldts
B
Plains
C
Steppes
D
Llanos
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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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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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