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Yearly: Biomes Flashcards

1
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Location of the tundra

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Near the Arctic

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2
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Temperature range of the tundra

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-40 to 18

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Distinct characteristics of the tundra

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Cold, windy, little rain and limited vegetation

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4
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Rainfall of the tundra

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Less than 250mm

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5
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Location of the savanna

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Near the equator; Africa

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6
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Temperature range of the savanna

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20-30

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7
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Distinct characteristics of the savanna

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Dry and rainy season, grasses and trees

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8
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Rainfall of the savanna

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Varies; an average of 800mm

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9
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Location of the grassland

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On every continent except Antarctica

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10
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Temperature range of the grassland

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-20 to 30

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Distinct characteristics of the grassland

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Grass; 2 types: tropical and temperate

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12
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Rainfall of the grassland

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500 to 900mm

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13
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Location of the taiga

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Northern section of North America and Europe

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14
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Taiga is also known as

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Boreal Forest

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15
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Temperature range of the taiga

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Average is below 0

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16
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Distinct characteristics of the taiga

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Coniferous and evergreen plants

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17
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Rainfall of the taiga

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200-750mm

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18
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Location of the rainforests

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Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

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19
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Temperature range of the rainforest

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20-25

20
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Distinct characteristics of the rainforest

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Lots of trees and rain; 2 types: tropical and temperate

21
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Rainfall of the rainforest

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2000 to 10000mm

22
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Location of the desert

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All continents

23
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Temperature range of the desert

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Day: 39 Night: -3.9

24
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Distinct characteristics of the desert

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Little rain and vegetation

25
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Rainfall of the desert

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Less than 250mm

26
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Location of the deciduous forest

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Located in every continent except Antarctica

27
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Temperature range of the deciduous forest

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-30 to 30; an average of 10

28
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Distinct characteristics of the deciduous forest

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In Autumn, leaves change colour and in Winter, leaves fall

29
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Rainfall of the deciduous forest

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750 and 1500mm

30
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What does the line show in the climate graph?

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The average monthly temperature

31
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Define biomass

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The mass of organisms per unit area

32
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Define subsistence

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(Agriculture) Producing enough so the family can survive

33
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List challenges to food production

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Water security, climate change, growing population, land degradation and pollution

34
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Reasons humans to change biomes

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Agriculture, mining, irrigation and housing

35
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Negative effects of artificial change of biomes

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Habitat and biodiversity loss, water pollution and unexpected change in salinity

36
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Strategies that minimise environmental impacts

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National parks, World Heritage Site,

37
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List challenges to food production

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Water security, climate change, growing population, land degradation and pollution

38
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Strategies that minimise environmental impacts

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National parks and World Heritage Site

39
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Environmental factors that maximise yields

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Temperature, water, soil, topography and biotic factors (bees; germination)

40
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Malthusian trap

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A theory proposed by English economist and minister of religion, Thomas Malthus in the 18th century. He predicted the population growth would surpass agriculture growth.

41
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Sustainable agriculture

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Agriculture that can be maintained for decades; non-execessive agriculture

42
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Intensive farming

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Small-scale farming that provides food and supplies to a community or family

43
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Extensive farming

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Large-scale farming that provides income for a region.

44
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Extensive farming

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Large-scale farming that provides income for a region.

45
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Extensive farming

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Large-scale farming that provides income for a region.

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