Ecology (Biomes) Flashcards
Deep roots and waxy leaves maximize water conservation in this biome.
Desert
Spruce trees, fern trees, and pine trees produce cones, needles, and sap for surviving the cold in this biome.
Taiga
Trees like oak and maple trees experience seasonal variation in this biome.
Deciduous Forest
In this biome plants provide habitats both low in the shrubs and high in the canopy.
Tropical Rainforest
In this biome plants group together low to the ground to resist strong winds.
Tundra
Bright colors and camouflage represent animals from this biome.
Tropical Rainforest
Grazing animals prevent the vegetation in this biome from outcompeting.
Grasslands
In this biome animals like bears hibernate and birds migrate in the winter.
Taiga
Burrowing, long ears, and being nocturnal is common in this biome.
Desert
Reptiles such as snakes are cold-blooded in this biome.
Desert
This biome has polar ice such as the North Pole and Antarctica
Tundra
Most of Earth is covered by this biome, but it has been turned into farms.
Grasslands
This biome is characterized by winters of up to 6 months below freezing.
Taiga
This biome is most likely found closest to the equator.
Tropical Rainforest
This biome is mostly found in the eastern United States and Europe
Deciduous Forest
This biome has the highest species richness and biodiversity of them all
Tropical Rainforest
In this biome, precipitation falls as rain in the spring and snow in the winter.
Deciduous Forest
This biome lacks shelter from predators but has an abundant food source.
Grasslands
In this biome, temperatures can range from extremely hot to really cold.
Desert
In this biome, the soil remains frozen throughout the year in permafrost.
Tundra
Why do we have different biomes around the world? Why do the same biomes appear in vastly different regions of the Earth?
Climate in various regions dictate the plant and animal life that can live there. These plants and animals possess the same adaptations to survive in each climate.
