geography(biomes) Flashcards
what is an ecosystem?
A group of living organisms which come together to create and support life.
An example of a small ecosystem?
A garden,pond,lake,puddle,tree trunk,under a rock
What does a large group of ecosystems create?
A biome
What is a biome?
A biome is a large geographical area which contains a variety of plants and animals which have adapted to suit their local environment.
What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is similar to a biome but focuses on smaller more specific areas e.g. the sahara.
shot definition of a biome?
A very large ecosystem.
Give 3 examples of a biome
Hot Desert Tropical Rainforest
Savannah Deciduous Forest Tundra Coniferous Forest Mediterranean Shrubland
What do the blue bars represent in a climate graph?
Rainfall
What does the red represent in a climate graph?
Temperature
T OR F: The desert biome receives a lot of rain.
F
How is it in the arctic tundra
-Winters are cold,long and dark
-Summers are quite cool
-It is very dry
-It is so cold that most of the soil is frozen solid(permafrost)
-There are no trees
How do you know somewhere counts as a desert?
It receives less than 25cm/10 inches of rain per year
What happens if rain does occur?
It can lead to flash flooding
What are some ways a cactus has adapted?
-Spikes instead of leaves to reduce loss of water and for defence
-Thick waxy skin to reflect sunlight
-Roots are spread out to get more water
Where is the Sahara desert located?
Africa
