. If a kestrel eats a mouse that eats grass, the kestrel is a (1 point)producer.
second-level consumer.
first-level consumer.
decomposer.
2. Which of the following best explains why a species of lizard is able to live in the desert but not in tundra regions? (1 point)High average air temperatures are critical to the lizard’s survival.
A dry environment is critical to the lizard’s survival.
A lot of light exposure is critical to the lizard’s survival.
Low humidity is critical to the lizard’s survival.
3. Which of the following land biomes is correctly matched to its characteristic abiotic factors? (1 point)boreal forest—hot, wet, humid
grassland—dry, hot days, cold nights
deciduous forest—moderate temperatures and rainfall
desert—warm, wet, poor soil
4. Which of the following factors is used to distinguish the two main aquatic biomes? (1 point)number of producers
strength of water currents
quantity of dissolved oxygen
salt levels
3 answers
2.a
3.c
4.d
5.c
6.d
7.b
8.b
9.a
10.c