Global Ecosystems

Question 1

What is a biome?

Answer 1

A biome is a large ecological area on the Earth’s surface with distinct plant and animal groups adapted to the environment.

Question 2

Name one characteristic that defines a biome.

Answer 2

Climate, vegetation, and soil type.

Question 3

Which biome is characterised by very low temperatures and permafrost?

Answer 3

Tundra

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The _______ biome is known for its vast grasslands and few trees.

Answer 4

Savanna

Question 5

What two main factors are used to classify biomes?

Answer 5

Climate and vegetation.

Question 6

Which biome is typically found near the equator and is known for its high biodiversity?

Answer 6

Tropical rainforest.

Question 7

True or False: Deserts receive more than 100 cm of rainfall annually.

Answer 7

False- less than 250mm

Question 8

What biome is characterised by seasonal temperature variations and is commonly found in North America?

Answer 8

Temperate forest.

Question 9

What is the primary factor that determines the types of vegetation in a biome?

Answer 9

Climate.

Question 10

Name a biome that has a high level of precipitation all year-round.

Answer 10

Tropical rainforest.

Question 11

Which biome is known for its coniferous trees and cold winters?

Answer 11

Taiga or boreal forest.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The _______ biome is characterised by hot temperatures and very little rainfall.

Answer 12

Desert

Question 13

True or False: All biomes have the same types of soil.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The _______ biome can be found in regions with seasonal changes in temperature and rainfall.

Answer 14

Temperate deciduous forest

Question 15

True or False: Biomes can change over time due to climate change and human activity.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Name a human activity that impacts biomes.

Answer 16

Deforestation or urbanisation.

Question 17

What is the primary feature of a polar biome?

Answer 17

Extremely cold temperatures and ice-covered regions.

Question 18

What are ocean currents primarily driven by?

Answer 18

Wind patterns, Earth’s rotation, and differences in water temperature and salinity.

Question 19

True or False: Ocean currents have no effect on climate and weather patterns.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The distribution of _____ and _____ influences the biodiversity and characteristics of biomes.

Answer 20

land, sea

Question 21

Which biome is typically associated with warm ocean currents?

Answer 21

Tropical rainforests

Question 22

Name 5 major biomes around the world

Answer 22

Tropical rainforest, desert, temperate woodland, taiga, tundra

Question 23

Describe how global ecosystems form

Answer 23

broad belts from west to east, parallel to lines of latitude