ECOLOGY| Different Biomes Flashcards
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SAVANNAH:
Name the characteristics that the Savannah has.
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- It has grassy layers and Woody plants
- Is the largest biome in SA (found in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KZN & Eastern Cape)
- Little to no rainfall
- Has mainly sandy soil
- Contains the Big 5 (animals)
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GRASSLANDS:
Name the characteristics that Grasslands have.
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- Has hot summers with high rainfall and cold winters with frost
- The soil has a high humus content
- Dominated by grasses (Sweet- and Sour Grasses)
- It has a large variety of birds
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FORESTS:
Name the characteristics that Forests have.
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- Occurs in patches
- Temperature varies form about 20⁰C to 30⁰C and can get higher + Rainfall seasons vary
- Has very rich soil due to falling leaves, fruit and bird droppings.
- Is dominated by large shrubs and trees.
- Has a variety of animal life (Knysna Lourie is most well know + is endemic )
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ALBANY THICKET:
Name the characteristics that Albany Thicket has.
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- Most of the thicket biome occurs in the river valleys
- experiences fairly high rainfall
- Has a thick layer of soil
- has many short trees, low intertwining shrubs and vines
- examples of animals found here are monkeys, birds and squirrels.
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SUCCLENT KAROO:
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