geography task 2

Question 1

What is a biome?

Answer 1

A biome is an area classified according to the species and climate in that location

Question 2

Examples of biomes

Answer 2

• tundra
• temperate forest
• tropical rainforest
• desert
• grasslands

Question 3

Tropical Rainforest

Answer 3

• Food: Tropical fruits (bananas,
  mangoes, papayas), cocoa, coffee,
  nuts, spices (such as vanilla and
  cinnamon).
• Industrial Materials: Timber, rubber,
  oils (palm oil).
• Fibres: Bamboo, and various plant
  fibres used in traditional textiles.

Question 4

temperate forest

Answer 4

• Food: Fruits (apples, pears, berries),
  nuts, maple syrup.
• Industrial Materials: Hardwood (oak,
  maple), paper products.
• Fibres: Hemp, flax (used for linen).

Question 5

wetlands

Answer 5

• Food: Rice, cranberries, fish.
• Industrial Materials: Peat, reeds
  (used in thatching and crafts).
• Fibres: Reeds, certain grasses used
  in traditional basketry.

Question 6

Grasslands

Answer 6

most useful for agriculture because the soils are generally deep and fertile.
- Food: corn, wheat, oats.

Question 7

how does climate affect a biome

Answer 7

Climate affects the location of biomes and the flora and fauna found within them. This is because of the differences in temperature and precipitation patterns.

For instance, hot desert biomes have high temperatures but not enough precipitation to sustain an abundance and diversity of life.

Question 8

Tropical Rainforest climate

Answer 8

They have a warm climate year-round.

Question 9

Temperate Forest climate

Answer 9

Moderate temperatures and precipitation support diverse plant life.

Question 10

Grassland climate

Answer 10

Moderate rainfall with distinct growing and dormant seasons.

Question 11

how to measure longitude and latitude

Answer 11

we use degrees and minutes (60 minutes in each degree).

Question 12

What is a Climate Graph?

Answer 12

A climate graph is a chart that shows the average temperature and rainfall for a place over a year.

Question 13

Tundra

Answer 13

Foods: berries, fish, meat
Industrial Materials: oil, gas, minerals
Fibres: animals fibres

Question 14

soil

Answer 14

Soil is crucial in biomes because it
- supports plant growth
- regulates water
- sustains microorganisms
- provides essential nutrients

this forms the foundation for ecosystems.

Question 15

how do humans alter water biomes

Answer 15

Humans alter water biomes through - - pollution
- deforestation
- excessive water withdrawal
- dams
- introducing invasive species
- climate change
- overfishing