biomes Flashcards
1
Q
biome
A
ecosystems sharing the same abiotic factors
2
Q
what are the three main abiotic factors for terrestrial biomes?
A
- precipitation
- temperature
- insolation (distance from equator)
3
Q
tropical rainforest
A
- lots of rain
- high productivity
- high biodiversity
4
Q
desert
A
- no precipitation
- high temperatures
- low productivity
- low biodiversity
5
Q
temperate forest
A
- 4 seasons
- deciduous trees
6
Q
boreal/taiga
A
-evergreen (coniferous) trees
7
Q
tundra
A
- no precipitation
- cold temperatures
- permafrost (frozen soil)
8
Q
grassland
A
-high biodiversity
9
Q
productivity
A
energy captured by plants through photosynthesis per m^2 per year (KJ x m^-2 x yr^-1)
10
Q
aquatic biomes
A
freshwater and saltwater
11
Q
freshwater
A
- rivers
- lakes
- ponds
- streams
- wells
12
Q
saltwater
A
- oceans
- open seas
- wetlands
- marshes
13
Q
estuary
A
where a river meets the sea
14
Q
pluviometer
A
instrument to measure precipitation
15
Q
hygrometer
A
instrument to measure humidity
