Science: Name______________

Ecosystems and Biomes

Look at each picture below. What biome does it show? Write it on the line next to
the picture.

1._______________ 2._________________

Fill in the blanks. Use a vocabulary word from the box to complete each statement.
ecosystem tundra abiotic factors desert taiga
biotic factors tropical rain forest deciduous forest grasslands

1. Living things, or __________________, are part of every ecosystem.

2. All the interacting living and nonliving things in an area describes an

______________.

3. This biome can be found in Africa, with lions and zebras grazing the grassy
fields. This biome is the _____________________.

4. Which biome mostly has spruce, pine, and fir trees used for their lumber
and pulpwood? __________________

5. This biome is found at least once on every continent. It is sandy, rocky, with
little precipitation and plant life. This is the __________________.
 6. The _____________________________ is hot and humid with plentiful
rain and a wide variety of animal life.

7. The _____________________is extremely cold, with little plant life and

animals such as the snowshoe hare or caribou can be found there.

8. During the autumn, leaves change many colors in this biome. You can also see
chipmunks, raccoons, and various common birds in the ________________.

Look at the picture below. Complete the chart to list at least three biotic and
abiotic factors found in this ecosystem.

Biotic Factors: Abiotic Factors:

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.
Answer Key:
1. Desert
2. Tropical Rainforest

1. Biotic factors
2. ecosystem
3. Grasslands
4. Taiga
5. Desert
6. Tropical rainforest
7. Tundra
8. Deciduous forest

Possible Answers:
Biotic: fox, tree, grass
Abiotic: sun, clouds, rain