Module 6 - Biomes

Question 1

Name one flagship mammal of the savanna biome and Nama Karoo biome.

Answer 1

Savanna: Wild Dog; Nama Karoo: Springbok

Question 2

What is the biggest and smallest biome in South Africa?

Answer 2

Biggest biome: Savanna biome; Smallest biome: Forest biome;

Question 3

Where is the thicket biome found in South Africa?

Answer 3

The Thicket Biome is a discontinuous zone and extends as a fragmented band along the south-eastern and southern coast, with finger-like fragments extending into the Nama Karoo Biome. It is most extensive in the Eastern Cape.

Question 4

Which biome has all-year rainfall?

Answer 4

Forest biome.

Question 5

What is a biome? (Definition)

Answer 5

Biomes or eco-regions are mappable broad ecological units representing major life zones of large natural areas, mainly defined by vegetation structure and climate.

Question 6

In which biome do you find Xerophytic vegetation?

Answer 6

Succulent Karoo biome.

Question 7

In which biome are termites responsible for much of the Nutrient cycling?

Answer 7

Nama Karoo. They are also the staple food of many larger species.

Question 8

Name 2 flagship trees of the savanna biome.

Answer 8

Marula, Magic Guarri.

Question 9

Name the three subdivisions of the grassland biome.

Answer 9

1. High altitude grassland;

2. Mesic Highveld grassland; 3. Dry Highveld grassland;