ch 6 Flashcards
biome
A biome is an area classified according to the species that live in that location. Temperature range, soil type, and the amount of light
climate
he weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
latitude
a geographic coordinate that specifies the north–south position of a point
altitude
is the distance above sea level
tropical rainforest
luxuriant forest found in wet tropical uplands and lowlands near the Equator.
emergent layer
top layer of a rain forest is called the emergent layer
canopy
the upper layer or habitat zone, formed by mature tree crowns and including other biological organisms
epiphyte
An epiphyte is an organism that grows on the surface of a plant and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air
understory
Understory is downtown Houston’s destination for crafted amenities and experiences. Named for the lively space between the forest canopy and underbrush
temperate rain forest
temperate rainforests are coniferous or broadleaf forests that occur in the temperate zone and receive heavy rain.
temperate deciduous forest
Temperate deciduous forests are located in the mid-latitude areas which means that they are found between the polar regions and the tropics
taiga
biome composed mainly of cone-bearing needle-leaved or scale-leaved evergreen trees, found in northern circumpolar regions
savanna
A savanna or savannah is a mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced
temperate
having temperatures that are not too hot or too cold
grassland
a large even land of grass
