Science Exam 2 Flashcards
Types of biomes
rainforest coniferous forest deciduous forest tundra desert grasslands scrubland
What is a Biomes
Large Geographical region that has different types of plants and animals
Environment
All the living things and the characteristics of the area where we live
Environmental problems
Pollution deforestation desertification extinction of animals habitat loss
Pollution
The accumulation of harmful substances on the ground water and air
Deforestation
Disappearance of the forest cutting down of trees pollution and fires
Desertification
The transformation of some landscapes into desert areas when the soil becomes dry and poor
Habitat loss
Ocurrs when natural areas are destroyed to make room for housing or industry
Extinction of animals
Excessive development hunting fires and other actions
Living things are made of
Atoms
Living things are from the same
Elements of the same type or different types
Compounds c
Contain carbon ( C)
Elements m
Make all of the living things bioelements life elements
Organic compounds m
Make up organisms and are produced by them
Biomolecules
Bio molecules are found in all living things
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic acid