Biomes Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Whats Ocean?
A
a body of salt water
2
Q
Whats Biome?
A
an area classified according to the species that live in that location
3
Q
Whats Boreal Forest?
A
- precipitation 40 cm/yr or more
- higher temperatures than tundra
- soil contains some water and is acidic
- no permafrost
4
Q
Whats Tundra?
A
- precipitation from 0 to 25cm/yr
- permafrost layer beneath soil
- poor soil quality
5
Q
Whats Community?
A
an interacting group of various species in a common location
6
Q
Whats Population?
A
a group of individuals of the same species living and interbreeding within a given area
7
Q
Whats Coral Reef?
A
Developed in shallow waters
support a large variety of organisms
very sensitive to change
