ch 10 Flashcards
1
Q
what are biomes referred to as?
A
ecosystems
2
Q
what are 5 major biomes
A
forest, desert, grassland, tundra, aquatic
3
Q
what are biomes controlled by
A
climate
4
Q
what is climate influenced by
A
latitude, landform, ocean current, air movement
5
Q
where are all major biomes found
A
Australia
6
Q
how were Australian biomes shaped before European settlement
A
natural processes & Aboriginal burning practises
7
Q
how much % of grassland takes up the earth
A
25%
8
Q
how are wetlands saturated?
A
permanently or seasonally
9
Q
what are wetlands
A
natural filtering system & regulate river flow
10
Q
what other importance other than tourist attraction is coral good for
A
compounds that are used in medicine
