Lesson 1 - Biomes Introduction Flashcards
What is a biome?
Major, terrestrial vegetation community
What are the 5 major biomes?
Rainforest, deserts, grasslands, tundra, aquatic
Which biome covers the largest amount of earths landmass?
Aquatic (marine/ice)
Which biome covers the smallest amount of earths landmass?
Temperate rainforest
Where are rainforests primarily located?
Around the equator
What are the typical climate conditions of a rainforest?
Hot and rainy/wet
What percentage of all known plants and animals live in rainforests?
50%
What types of biodiversity can be found in rainforests?
A variety of animals and adaptations
What are the characteristics of deserts?
Low rainfall and hot during the day
Which animal is known to inhabit deserts and is nocturnal?
Fennec fox
Where can deserts be found?
Deserts can be found in regions like Australia or central Asia.
Where are Grasslands sually located?
Africa
What is the climate in grasslands?
Tropical or temperate
What are plants in the grasslands?
a lot of grass
What are some animals in the grasslands?
Grazing animals and birds
Where is the tundra located?
Far North
What are the climates in the Tundra?
Ver cold, but slowly getting warmer
What is a amin plant in the tundra?
Frozen soil (permafrost)
What animals are in the tundra?
Polar bears, penguins, insects
Where is aquatic located?
In the ocean
What is the climate in aquatic?
A range of cold to hot
What are some plants in aquatic?
Algae, seaweed, plankton
What are some animals in aquatic?
Whales
