Biomes

Question 1

Define “biome”

Answer 1

The setting for ecological interactions

Question 2

Similar biomes are examples of….

Answer 2

Convergent evolution

Question 3

Examples of terrestrial habitats:

Answer 3

Tropical forest
Desert
Mediterranean
Grasslands
Temperate deciduous forest
Boreal conifer (Taiga)
Tundra (Arctic and Alpine)

Question 4

Examples of aquatic habitats:

Answer 4

Rivers and streams (lotic)
Lakes and ponds (lentic)
Rocky and soft shores (littoral)
Coral reefs
Upwelling
Continental shelf (neritic)
Open sea (pelagic)