5.1(extra) Terrestrial Biome Specifics U5

Question 1

Where is the Tundra biome located?

Answer 1

They are found below the ice caps of the Arctic, and extend across North America, to Europe, and Siberia in Asia.

Question 2

What is the average temperature of the Tundra biome?

Answer 2

The average temperature during the winter is -30F. The average temperature during the summer is 37-54F.

Question 3

What is the average annual precipitation of the Tundra biome?

Answer 3

Average precipitation is 6-10 inches.

Question 4

What are typical flora adaptations of the Tundra biome?

Answer 4

Plants make adaptations like growing close to each other and close to the ground. Plants also usually have fuzzy coating that helps protect them from the cold and wind. The coating also keeps the heat and moisture. It also allows the plant to reproduce because it shields the seeds. The plants usually have small leaves to retain moisture. Plants have shallow roots because the soil is only usable through a thin layer.

Question 5

What are typical fauna adaptations of the Tundra biome?

Answer 5

The animals in the tundra usually have thicker and warmer feathers/fur. They are usually larger and have shorter arms, legs and tails that help keep heat better and prevent heat loss. Most birds have two set of feathers to layer and contain warmth better. Some animals also hibernate during the winter.

Question 6

Where is the Tropical Rainforest biome located?

Answer 6

Usually found between the latitudes of 23.5°N (the Tropic of Cancer) and 23.5°S (the Tropic of Capricorn). Specifically, there are tropical rainforests found in Central and South America, western and central Africa, western India, Southeast Asia, the island of New Guinea, and Australia.

Question 7

What is the average temperature of the Tropical Rainforest biome?

Answer 7

The average temperature is 68-93F.

Question 8

What is the average annual precipitation of the Tropical Rainforest biome?

Answer 8

The average annual precipitation is 50-200 inches.

Question 9

What are typical flora adaptations of the Tropical Rainforest biome?

Answer 9

Trees grow taller to try and reach the sunlight and not get covered by other trees. They also develop drip tips. This is when plants have pointy tips that allow water to run off quickly so that it doesnt hurt the leaves.

Question 10

What are typical fauna adaptations of the Tropical Rainforest biome?

Answer 10

The typical fauna adaptations include camouflage, nocturnal and diurnal ways of living, the use of poison, interdependence, and mutualism.

Question 11

Where is the Grasslands biome located?

Answer 11

They are found between temperate forests at high latitudes and deserts at subtropical latitudes.

Question 12

What is the average temperature of the Grasslands biome?

Answer 12

Very dependent on latitude and can range from -4-86F.

Question 13

What is the average annual precipitation of the Grasslands biome?

Answer 13

The average annual precipitation is 10–35 inches.

Question 14

What are typical flora adaptations of the Grasslands biome?

Answer 14

Plants have a big root system to prevent soil erosion.

Question 15

What are typical fauna adaptations of the Grasslands biome?

Answer 15

Hooves to run easier, flat teeth to eat grass easier, enzymes for grasses, and light/brown fur for camoflauge

Question 16

Where is the Temperate Deciduous Forest biome located?

Answer 16

It is located at mid-latitude areas..

Question 17

What is the average temperature of the Temperate Deciduous Forest biome?

Answer 17

The annual temperature is –22F to 86F.

Question 18

What is the average annual precipitation of the Temperate Deciduous Forest biome?

Answer 18

The annual precipitation is 29.5–59 inches.

Question 19

What are typical flora adaptations of the Temperate Deciduous Forest biome?

Answer 19

The trees have leaves that are light,broad and thin to absorb more sunlight. The trees drop their leaves when the snow/rain gets to heavy.

Question 20

What are typical fauna adaptations of the Temperate Deciduous Forest biome?

Answer 20

Some animals hibernate or migrate during the winter get away from the cold. Others grow thick fur and/or layers of fat to stay warm.

Question 21

Where is the Boreal Forest biome located?

Answer 21

Found between 50° and 60° north latitude.

Question 22

What is the average temperature of the Boreal Forest biome?

Answer 22

Varys highly due to seasons and can get from -40 to 68F.

Question 23

What is the average annual precipitation of the Boreal Forest biome?

Answer 23

The average annual precipitation is 15.7–39 inches.

Question 24

What are typical flora adaptations of the Boreal Forest biome?

Answer 24

Trees are cone shaped to shed the snow easily. They also have a shallow root system due to the thin layer of unfrozen soil.

Question 25

What are typical fauna adaptations of the Boreal Forest biome?

Answer 25

The most common adaptation for fauna in the boreal forest is hibernation.

Question 26

Where is the Desert biome located?

Answer 26

Usually found between 15 and 30 north and south latitude.

Question 27

What is the average temperature of the Desert biome?

Answer 27

From night to day, can get from 32-140F.

Question 28

What is the average annual precipitation of the Desert biome?

Answer 28

The average annual precipitation is .8-12 inches

Question 29

What are typical flora adaptations of the Desert biome?

Answer 29

Leaves and stems of most desert plants have a thick, waxy covering, that keeps the plants cooler. They also usually photosynthesize from their stem.

Question 30

What are typical fauna adaptations of the Desert biome?

Answer 30

Common fauna adaptations are the absence of sweat glands, and the concentration of urine.