Unit 3 Review - Ecosystems Flashcards
Use your own words to describe an ecosystem
An ecosystem includes all living and nonliving things interacting in a particular area.
True or false:
Climate is weather that changes from day to day
false
Name the climate zone that has cold winters and warm summers
Temperate
Name the climate zone that is located near the equator and is warm all year long
tropical
Which climate zone is cold and icy all year long?
polar
Which factors would a scientist use to identify different ecosystems?
- Types of plants
- Climate
- Types of animals
Describe the climate of the tundra
cold
icy
windy
dry
True or false:
Tundra ecosystems are located in a tropical climate zone
false
What is the term for the usual weather in a certain area over many years?
climate
True or false:
An ecosystem includes only nonliving things interacting in a particular region
false
What are the three main climate zones?
tropical
temperate polar
Which ecosystem, located in the polar climate zone, has a cold, icy climate and little rainfall?
tundra
Which ecosystem has a warm, wet climate with a constant air temperature and rain every day?
tropical rainforest
Which ecosystem usually has less than 25 cm of rainfall per year, extreme temperatures, and sand dunes?
desert
Where can you find evergreen trees?
a deciduous forest
How do some animals adapt to life in the prairie?
by hibernating through the cold winter months
How do animals adapt to life in the desert?
by becoming nocturnal because the temperature is so hot during the day
What climate zone is located near the equator and is warm all year long?
tropical
Describe the climate of the boreal forest
Long, cold, snowy winters
Short, warm summers
True or false
Boreal forest ecosystems are located in the temperate climate zone
true
Describe the climate of the temperate deciduous forest
Moist, mild, with four distinct seasons
In what climate zone are temperate deciduous forests located?
temperate
Describe the climate of the tropical rainforest
Warm and wet. It rains almost every day
In what climate zone is the tropical rain forest located?
tropical
Describe the climate of the desert
- dry air and soil
- less than 25 cm of rain per year
- very hot during the day and freezing at night
Describe the climate of the prairie (grasslands)
- cold winters and hot summers
- wind blows much of the time
- violent storms (rain, lightning, wind, blizzards, tornadoes)
In what climate zone is the grasslands located
temperate
What are two characteristics of a pond
- fresh water
- calm water, and shallow water (sunlight can reach the bottom)
- contains many plants
- full of life
- are all over the world ( all climate zones
True or false:
Coral reefs form only in cold climates
false
