Biomes Flashcards
1
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Biome def=
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An area with a particular climate, together with all living organisms. It is made up of ecosystems.
- contains biotic components
- contains abiotic components
There are two types of biomes…
2
Q
The two types of biomes:
A
Terrestrial=land
Aquatic= ocean
3
Q
Savannah biome
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•Largest biome- 34.3%
•Summer= warm and wet
•Winter= cold and dry
•Type of soil= Sandy and lacking nutrients
•Vegetation= red grass, baobab, mopane, camel thorn, monkey thorn
Animals= The big five
Drivers= fire and herbivory