3a Flashcards
1
Q
Biogeographic region
A
Areas that contain similar fauna and flora
2
Q
6 basic vegetation structural types
A
Forest Woodlands Shrubland Grassland Shrub Dessesrt
3
Q
Holdridge life zone system
A
Defines biomes in the world = not only plant structures but also take humidity into account
4
Q
Main biomes
A
Tundra
Boreal
Temperate forest
Shrubland, woodlands
Biological regions of Europe is driven by climate
5
Q
The artic biogeographic region (tundra)
A
Extreme climatic conditions, treeless vegetation. A few winter active species but very large populations of summer active plants and animals large numbers of migrating birds and fish species