Module 6 - Biomes Flashcards
Name one flagship mammal of the savanna biome and Nama Karoo biome.
Savanna: Wild Dog; Nama Karoo: Springbok
What is the biggest and smallest biome in South Africa?
Biggest biome: Savanna biome; Smallest biome: Forest biome;
Where is the thicket biome found in South Africa?
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.
Which biome has all-year rainfall?
Forest biome.
What is a biome? (Definition)
Biomes or eco-regions are mappable broad ecological units representing major life zones of large natural areas, mainly defined by vegetation structure and climate.
In which biome do you find Xerophytic vegetation?
Succulent Karoo biome.
In which biome are termites responsible for much of the Nutrient cycling?
Nama Karoo. They are also the staple food of many larger species.
Name 2 flagship trees of the savanna biome.
Marula, Magic Guarri.
Name the three subdivisions of the grassland biome.
- High altitude grassland;
2. Mesic Highveld grassland; 3. Dry Highveld grassland;