Chapter 6 Vocab Flashcards
Biome
a large region characterized by a specific type of climate and certain types of plants and animal communities.
climate
refers to weather conditions, such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, and winds, that occur in are over a long period of time.
latitude
is the distance north to south of the equator and is measured in degrees, with the equator equal to 0
Altitude
is the height of an object above sea level
Tropical Rain forest
are always humid and warm and get about 200 to 450 cm of rain a year
emergent layer
the top layer of a rain forest
canopy
considered the primary layer of the rain forest
epiphyte
uses the entire surface of a tree as a place to live such as orchid
understory
layer below the canopy
temperate rain forest
have large amounts of precipitation, high humidity, and moderate temperatures.
temperate deciduous forest
A temperate deciduous forest is a biome that has many deciduous trees which drop their leaves in the fall.
Taiga
Taiga, generally referred to in North America as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. The taiga or boreal forest has been called the world’s largest land biome.
Savanna
tropical biome dominated by grasses, shrubs, and small trees.
temperate grassland
Temperate grasslands are areas of open grassy plains that are sparsely populated with trees.
chaparral
is a temperate shrubland biome that is found in all parts of the world with a mediterranean climate.
