Biomes Flashcards
1
Q
What are biomes?
A
A large geographical region with particular climatic features, in which a characteristic, unique community of species lives.
2
Q
What are the the features of tropical rainforests?
A
- Warm/hot
- High rainfall
- High light levels
- Strong inter-species relationships
- Low seasonality
3
Q
What are the features of broadleaf woodlands?
A
- Regular water supply
- Summer not very hot
- Winter not very cold
- Seasonality
- High precipitation
4
Q
What are the features of coral reefs?
A
- High light levels
- Warm stable temps
- Low turbidity
- Constant salinity
- Strong nutrient systems
5
Q
What are the features of deep water reefs?
A
- Deep ocean (over 200m below surface)
- Cold
- Dark
6
Q
What are the features of oceanic islands?
A
- Isolation
- Endemic species
- Climate varies depending on location
7
Q
What are the features of mangroves?
A
- Costal
- Warm/hot
- High rainfall
- Low dissolved oxygen
- Halophytic trees
8
Q
What are the features of Antarctica?
A
- Very low temps
- Low precipitation
- High albedo
- Extreme seasonal change
- Hight light levels during summer
- Large variations in ice cover
- High level of marine nutrients
