Biomes

Question 1

Where are tropical forests primarily found?

Answer 1

Near the equator in Central and South America, parts of Africa and Asia

Question 2

What climate characterizes tropical forests?

Answer 2

Equatorial climate

Question 3

What percentage of the world’s species are found in tropical forests?

Answer 3

Around half of all the world’s species

Question 4

What type of trees predominantly grow in tropical forests?

Answer 4

Hardwood trees

Question 5

What are the characteristics of savannahs or tropical grasslands?

Answer 5

Hot and dry, dominated by grass, scrub and occasional trees

Question 6

What distinct seasons do savannahs experience?

Answer 6

A dry season and a rainy season

Question 7

In which regions can savannahs be found?

Answer 7

Central Africa, northern Australia, and central South America

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Question 8

What is the driest and hottest of biomes?

Answer 8

Desert

Question 9

What is the world’s largest desert?

Answer 9

The Sahara in North Africa

Question 10

What are areas of scrubland bordering deserts called?

Answer 10

Desert scrub

Question 11

What are the temperature characteristics of Mediterranean climates?

Answer 11

Not too hot or cold

Question 12

Where are Mediterranean climates typically found?

Answer 12

Around the Mediterranean Sea, near Cape Town in South Africa and Melbourne in Australia

Question 13

What dominates temperate grasslands?

Answer 13

Grass, with scarce large bushes and trees

Question 14

What are the marked seasons in temperate grasslands?

Answer 14

Winter, spring, summer, and fall

Question 15

How does precipitation in temperate grasslands differ from that in savannahs?

Answer 15

Temperate grasslands receive rain every month

Question 16

Name some regions that include temperate grasslands

Answer 16

• Puszta in Hungary
• Veldt in South Africa
• Pampas in Argentina
• Prairies in the USA

Question 17

What type of trees are found in temperate deciduous forests?

Answer 17

Trees that lose their leaves

Question 18

Where are temperate deciduous forests primarily located?

Answer 18

Across Europe and the USA

Question 19

What climate is associated with temperate deciduous forests?

Answer 19

Temperate maritime climate

Question 20

What type of trees are found in coniferous forests?

Answer 20

Evergreen trees

Question 21

Where are coniferous forests typically located?

Answer 21

Scandinavia, Russia, and Canada

Question 22

What climatic conditions are found in coniferous forests?

Answer 22

Many months of subzero temperatures

Question 23

What is a characteristic of mountain regions?

Answer 23

Can be very cold at night and during winter

Question 24

What is the growing season like in mountain areas?

Answer 24

Short, with no trees at higher levels

Question 25

What defines the tundra biome?

Answer 25

Extremely cold climate with limited numbers of plants and animals

Question 26

Where does tundra primarily exist?

Answer 26

Surrounds the North and South poles

Question 27

What climatic factors affect biome classification?

Answer 27

Temperature and Precipitation (Rainfall)

Question 28

What is a biome?

Answer 28

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. ## Footnote Biomes are characterized by specific climate, relief, geology, soils, and vegetation.

Question 29

What factors define biomes?

Answer 29

Biomes are defined by the following factors: * Climate * Relief * Geology * Soils * Vegetation ## Footnote These factors influence the types of ecosystems present within a biome.

Question 30

What is the difference between ecosystems and biomes?

Answer 30

Ecosystems can be small-scale (e.g., a pond) or large-scale (e.g., a tropical rainforest), while biomes are large-scale ecosystems. ## Footnote The world is divided into nine major biomes.

Question 31

How many major ecosystems are there in the world?

Answer 31

Nine major ecosystems. ## Footnote These ecosystems are classified as biomes.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: Biomes are large-scale ecosystems defined by climate, relief, geology, soils, and _______.

Answer 32

Vegetation ## Footnote Vegetation is a critical factor in determining the characteristics of a biome.