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
Where is the Gobi desert located?
Asia
T or F:The tropic of Capricorn is in the southern hemisphere
FALSEY WALSEY
Why is it so hot at the equator?
The equator is the closest part of the earth towards the sun.
What is permafrost?
Permafrost is where it gets so cold that the soil gets frozen solid.
