Chapter 3.6 Biomes Flashcards
How is a biome defined?
By a unique set of abiotic factors —particularly climate—and a diverse group of plants and animals
What is a biome?
A large group of ecosystems that shares the same type of climax community.
Biomes located on land are what type?
Terrestrial
Biomes located in bodies of water are what type?
Aquatic
What percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?
75%
What are two types of aquatic biomes?
Freshwater
Marine
Which type of aquatic biome has low salt concentration?
Freshwater
What are some examples of freshwater biomes?
Ponds, lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands
What are some examples of marine biomes?
Ocean, coral reef, estuary
What influences the type of climax community that develops in an area?
Climate, which is a group of abiotic factors
What are the most common types of terrestrial biomes that result from climate differences?
Desert, rain forest, grassland, deciduous forest, boreal forest(taiga) and tundra
Which is the largest terrestrial biome?
Taiga
Which is the largest aquatic biome?
Oceans
Which biome covers more than 1/5 of the earth’s land?
Desert
Which biome is known for rain, warm temps, trees and biodiversity?
Tropical rain forest
What are two other names for the taiga?
Boreal forest
Coniferous forest
Which type of terrestrial biome receives 50 inches of rain per year?
Deciduous
What type of terrestrial biome has hot summers, cold winters and moderate rain?
Grassland
Where is the tundra located?
In the high northern lattitudes
Which terrestrial biome receives less than 25 cm rain per year?
Desert
Which biome is located near the equator?
Tropical rainforest
Which terrestrial biome has short, wet summers and long miserable winters?
Taiga
Which terrestrial biome has all four seasons?
Deciduous
Which terrestrial biome has seasonal drought and fires?
Grassland
In which terrestrial biome do animals adapt to seasonal changes by switching colors?
Tundra
To which biome does Antarctica belong?
Desert
