Ecosystems Under Threat Flashcards
What is the rainfall amount in low pressure zones?
HIGH RAINFALL - Warm air rises before it cools - condenses then forms clouds.
What is the rainfall amount in high pressure zones?
LOW RAINFALL - Cool air sinks - no evapouration, no clouds
Name 3 plant adaptations.
ANY 3 FROM: Drip - Tip leaves, Buttress Roots, Lianas, Epiphytes, Emergent Trees
Explain how emergent trees are adapted to their function
They are very tall which makes sure they get the most sunlight.
Explain how Drip - Tip leaves are adapted to their function
Drip - tip leaves are dry so moisture slips off them this prevents rotting.
Explain how Buttress Roots are adapted to their function
They are big roots to suck up water and minerals.
What biome is the Arctic in?
Tundra
What biome is Russia in?
Taiga
What biome is the UK in?
Temperate Deciduous
What biome is Algeria in?
Desert
What biome is Tanzania in?
Tropical Grassland
What biome is Brazil in?
Tropical Rainforest