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Terrestrial Biomes
Terrestrial ecosystem facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This biome has more species of life than any other land biome (2-20 million). | rainforest |
| Arboreal means... | animals that live in trees |
| Due to its location near the equator, this biome receives 12 hours of sunlight which causes an increase in evaporation. | rainforest |
| This biome's climate is warm and very wet all year long. 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, turn brown, and become dormant to conserve energy. |
| 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 |
| Why are rainforests trees being cut down? | Humans are using rainforest land to create space for pastures, lumber, and access to mineral resources (gold, oil, and jewels). |
| What are two types of precipitation that fall in a deciduous forest? | Rain and snow |
| Why is the soil in a deciduous forest so fertile (healthy)? | It is nutrient-rich because of leaf decay from deciduous trees. |
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