Biomes

Question 1

Define Biomes

Answer 1

A collection of ecosystems that have similar characteristics (vegetation, climate, animals adapted to living in that area) and are found in particular geographical regions in the world.

Question 2

5 characteristics of biomes

Answer 2

• climate of region
• geographical location
• consists of different ecosystems
• special adaptions of vegetations in biomes
• Physical and behavioural adaptions to environment of animals

Question 3

Grassland :vegetation, climate and soil type?

Answer 3

vegetation: Mainly grasses ( sweet and sour), very few trees
Climate: Hot summers with rain (thunderstorms) and cold winters with occasional frost
Soil type:sandy soil, no nutrients

Question 4

Nama Karoo :vegetation, animals, climate and soil type?

Answer 4

vegetation: grasses and small shrubs
Climate: very hot summers with rain fall and cold winters
Soil type: rich in lime, thin soil layer over rock
animals: sheep+ goat farms

Question 5

Succulent Karoo :vegetation, animals, climate and soil type?

Answer 5

vegetation: dwarf succulent shrubs with thick, fleshy leaves that store water.
-most succulents in world
-covered in flowers in spring
Climate: hot dry summers and low winter rain fall
Soil type: rich in lime, thin soil layer over rock
animals: nocturnal

Question 6

Thicket :vegetation, climate and soil type?

Answer 6

vegetation: shrubland to low forest (evergreens + shrubs)
Climate: Varies ( extends over large area)
Soil type: shallow, varies from sandy loam to sandy clay soil, rich in lime

Question 7

Forests :vegetation, climate and soil type?

Answer 7

vegetation: evergreen trees
Climate: high rainfall throughout the year
Soil type: fertile soil with thick humus layer

Question 8

Savannah :vegetation, animals, climate and soil type?

Answer 8

vegetation: grassland and trees
Climate: warm wet summers and cold dry winters
Soil type: sandy, low nutrient soil
animals: Big 5

Question 9

which is biggest, second biggest and smallest biome in SA?

Answer 9

Savannah: Largest
Nama Karoo: second
Forest: Smallest

Question 10

Fresh water biomes (3)

Answer 10

dams/lakes
rivers
wetlands

Question 11

Marine/saltwater biomes (6)

Answer 11

sandy shores
rocky shores
coral reefs
mangrove swamps
estuaries 
oceans and open seas