ecology

Question 1

Biomes

Answer 1

major life zones

Question 2

Tropical rain forest

Answer 2

equatorial, subequatorial

High temperature, high precipitation

Question 3

Savanna

Answer 3

equatorial, subequatorial

Grassland ; Warm temperature, low precipitation

Question 4

Desert

Answer 4

~30 degree latitude

High temperature, low precipitation

Question 5

Chaparral

Answer 5

~30 degree latitude

Scrubland `~ Warm temperature, moderate precipitation

Question 6

Temperate broadleaf forest

Answer 6

~30 degree - 60 degree latitude

Temperate deciduous forest ; Warm temperature, high precipitation

Question 7

Coniferous forest

Answer 7

~60 degree latitude

Taiga; Cold temperature, high precipitation

Question 8

Tundra

Answer 8

~80 degree latitude
Cold temperature, low precipitation
Permafrost

Question 9

Steppe/Veld

Answer 9

~60 degree latitude

Grassland; Cold temperature, low precipitation

Question 10

Environment determines ____

Answer 10

plant species

Question 11

Plant species determines ___

Answer 11

animal species

Question 12

Permafrost

Answer 12

permanently frozen ground (can be hundred of meters deep)

Question 13

~0 degrees

Answer 13

(equator) very wet

Question 14

~30 degrees

Answer 14

dry

Question 15

~60 degrees

Answer 15

wet

Question 16

~90 degrees (poles)

Answer 16

very dry