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Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial ecosystem facts
Question | Answer |
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This biome has more species of life than any other land biome (2-20 million). | rainforest |
Arboreal | animals that live in trees |
Due to its location near the equator, this biome receives 12 hours of sunlight. | rainforest |
This biome's climate is warm and wet. There are no seasonal changes due to its location near the equator. | rainforest |
This biome receives the most rainfall annually. | rainforest |
The top layer of the rainforest. | canopy |
The soil is very shallow and infertile. Nutrients are stored inside the tree in this biome. | rainforest |
In this biome, plants and animals are being wiped out at an alarming pace. | rainforest |
Deciduous means.... | ...trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new leaves in the spring. |
The climate of this biome has distinct seasonal changes and receives the 2nd largest amount of rainfall. | temperate deciduous forest |
Describe how animals in a temperate deciduous forest adapt to seasonal changes. | Some animals hibernate, grow thick fur, and store fat for winter. Some animals migrate south to find warmer temperatures. |
Due to the fertile soil, trees in this biome regenerate rapidly. | temperate deciduous forest |
The name of this biome means "treeless plain." | savanna |
Savannas are found in-between which two biomes? | Deserts and rainforests. |
This biome has a wet season and a dry season. | savanna |
How do the plants adapt to the harsh conditions of a savanna? | Grasses grow in clumps and have deep roots. Some have prickly outsides to prevent being eaten. Some plants shed leaves to conserve moisture. |
How do animals adapt to living in a savanna? | They travel in herds, and they migrate to find sources of water and food. |
This is the DRIEST biome of the four we have studied- only receives between 8-40 inches of rain annually. | prairie |
In this biome, the climate is dry and there are seasonal (summer/winter) changes. | prairie |
Grasses in a savanna and prairie are able to regenerate (grow back) after which two types of events? | Fires and droughts. |
Describe why animals dig burrows in the American Prairie. | They dig burrows to store food, protect their babies, have protection from predators, and shelter from various weather conditions. |
This biome has four distinct seasons of equal length. | temperate deciduous forest |
One of Earth's large ecosystems; including climate, soil, plants, and animals. | biome |