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ENV SC Biomes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A large area that is characterized by certain types of soils, climate conditions, and particular types of plant and animal life. | biome |
| Animals that tend to be active only at night are said to be? | nocturnal |
| An inherited characteristic that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce. | adaptation |
| Small, non-parasitic plants that live in the branches of tall trees in order to receive sunlight for photosynthesis. | epiphytes |
| This type of tree has leaves that are broad and thin with a large surface area. Leaves are dropped during the winter. | deciduous |
| What is the productivity of Tropical Rainforests? | Most productive biome. |
| Plants living in a taiga must have adaptations for: | surviving long and cold winters |
| Animals that live in savannas: | must be able to survive periods of drought |
| There are no large trees in this biome due to the bitterly cold winters and because roots cannot penetrate the frozen ground. | Tundra |
| What happens to the leaves on trees in the temperate deciduous forest? | Trees lose their leaves. |
| How much rain do deserts get? | Less than 10 inches |
| Bitterly cold winters, but the summer is mild enough for the ground to thaw; high precipitation and high humidity | Taiga |
| Tropical or subtropical grasslands. | Savanna |
| Where is the tundra located? | It is the northern-most biome. |
| This biome has the highest species richness of all the biomes. | Tropical rain forest |
| This biome is generally found in the interior of a continent where rainfall patterns make the area too dry to support trees; also known as prairies and veldts | Temperate grassland |
| Where are tropical rainforests found? | Around the equator |
| This biome is dominated by shrubs. | Chaparral |
| Tropical rainforests have what kind of growing season? How much rainfall? | Year-Round season and abundant rainfall. |
| What plant dominates the taiga? | Cone-bearing plants |
| The tundra's soil is what? | Permanently frozen under the surface |
| How are the seasons in the temperate deciduous forest? | Definite seasons with precipitation evenly distributed through the year. |
| The plants in this biome have many adaptations to prevent water loss, and animals tend to be nocturnal. | Desert |
| Where is the taiga located? | Just south of the tundra |
| This biome has a wet season followed by prolonged periods of drought; alternating wet and dry seasons | Savanna |
| The hot and dry summers, along with low and dense plant growth makes the risk of fire high in this area. | Temperate grassland |
| This biome has such rich and fertile soil that much of it has been converted to farmland. | Temperate grassland |
| The tundra has little to no plant growth, why? | Very poor soil, little precipitation, and little decomposition |
| What is the taiga also known as? | The boreal forest |
| You currently live in this biome. | Temperate deciduous forest |
| Low shrubs, oily herbs, mountain lions, hawks, rabbits. | Chaparral |
| What organisms are common in deserts? | Cacti, succulents, reptiles, bighorn sheep. |
| Organisms found in the tundra are? | Sedges, lichens, mosses, caribou, arctic foxes, snowy owls. |
| Lush grasses, bison, prairie dogs, owls, small rodents. | Temperate grassland |
| What organisms are found in tropical rainforests? | Very tall trees, epiphytes, parrots, and monkeys. |
| Organisms commonly found in the taiga are? | Pines, spruce, firs, moose, lynx, beaver. |
| Lush grasses, zebras, lions, giraffes, cheetahs. | Savanna |
| What organisms are found in the temperate deciduous forest? | oak trees, elm trees, deer, bears and many songbirds. |
| What is the size of the tundra? | It is the largest biome. |
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