Yearly: Biomes

Question 1

Location of the tundra

Answer 1

Near the Arctic

Question 2

Temperature range of the tundra

Answer 2

-40 to 18

Question 3

Distinct characteristics of the tundra

Answer 3

Cold, windy, little rain and limited vegetation

Question 4

Rainfall of the tundra

Answer 4

Less than 250mm

Question 5

Location of the savanna

Answer 5

Near the equator; Africa

Question 6

Temperature range of the savanna

Answer 6

20-30

Question 7

Distinct characteristics of the savanna

Answer 7

Dry and rainy season, grasses and trees

Question 8

Rainfall of the savanna

Answer 8

Varies; an average of 800mm

Question 9

Location of the grassland

Answer 9

On every continent except Antarctica

Question 10

Temperature range of the grassland

Answer 10

-20 to 30

Question 11

Distinct characteristics of the grassland

Answer 11

Grass; 2 types: tropical and temperate

Question 12

Rainfall of the grassland

Answer 12

500 to 900mm

Question 13

Location of the taiga

Answer 13

Northern section of North America and Europe

Question 14

Taiga is also known as

Answer 14

Boreal Forest

Question 15

Temperature range of the taiga

Answer 15

Average is below 0

Question 16

Distinct characteristics of the taiga

Answer 16

Coniferous and evergreen plants

Question 17

Rainfall of the taiga

Answer 17

200-750mm

Question 18

Location of the rainforests

Answer 18

Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

Question 19

Temperature range of the rainforest

Answer 19

20-25

Question 20

Distinct characteristics of the rainforest

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Rainfall of the rainforest

Answer 21

2000 to 10000mm

Question 22

Location of the desert

Answer 22

All continents

Question 23

Temperature range of the desert

Answer 23

Day: 39 Night: -3.9

Question 24

Distinct characteristics of the desert

Answer 24

Little rain and vegetation

Question 25

Rainfall of the desert

Answer 25

Less than 250mm

Question 26

Location of the deciduous forest

Answer 26

Located in every continent except Antarctica

Question 27

Temperature range of the deciduous forest

Answer 27

-30 to 30; an average of 10

Question 28

Distinct characteristics of the deciduous forest

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Rainfall of the deciduous forest

Answer 29

750 and 1500mm

Question 30

What does the line show in the climate graph?

Answer 30

The average monthly temperature

Question 31

Define biomass

Answer 31

The mass of organisms per unit area

Question 32

Define subsistence

Answer 32

(Agriculture) Producing enough so the family can survive

Question 33

List challenges to food production

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Reasons humans to change biomes

Answer 34

Agriculture, mining, irrigation and housing

Question 35

Negative effects of artificial change of biomes

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Strategies that minimise environmental impacts

Answer 36

National parks, World Heritage Site,

Question 37

List challenges to food production

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Strategies that minimise environmental impacts

Answer 38

National parks and World Heritage Site

Question 39

Environmental factors that maximise yields

Answer 39

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

Question 40

Malthusian trap

Answer 40

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.

Question 41

Sustainable agriculture

Answer 41

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

Question 42

Intensive farming

Answer 42

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

Question 43

Extensive farming

Answer 43

Large-scale farming that provides income for a region.

Question 44

Extensive farming

Answer 44

Large-scale farming that provides income for a region.

Question 45

Extensive farming

Answer 45

Large-scale farming that provides income for a region.