True or False
bogs can have either saltwater or freshwater
FALSE (what does?)
the coldest biome
TUNDRA
what is a larger area of the earth in which plants and animals share a similar environment?
biome
What is partially decayed plant material that has piled up into dense layers in bogs?
peat
the tundra receives more precipitation than any other biome
FALSE (what does?)
the largest marine biome
OCEAN
What are all the areas where life can exist and the organisms that live there?
biosphere
What determines the types of plants and animals that can live in a land biome?
the climate
Biomes are a way to divide the biosphere into smaller sections
TRUE - this makes it easier for scientist to study
has many animals that live in the treetops
tropical rainforest
What is the biome with a humid, rainy, and warm climate?
tropical rainforest
What causes freshwater to flow down hill toward the ocean?
gravity
Three types of wetlands are oceans, lakes, and rivers
FALSE (what are the 3 types of wetlands?)
land that is almost always wet
wetland
What is the usual weather if a region over a long period of time?
climate
Why are coral reefs sometimes called "rain forest if the sea?"
Rain forests have great biodiversity. Coral reefs are also known for having many different kinds of living organisms.
Savannas have more trees than Prairies do!
TRUE (Prairies are flat and don't have many trees)
has many trees that lose their leaves during the winter
deciduous forest
Where can several biomes with different climates be found?
in a mountain
What responsibility has God given man concerning earth?
God expects man to be a good steward over the earth; to use its resources wisely; to glorify God; to not misuse or waste what God has given.
Taiga is another name for the coniferous forest
TRUE
very dry biome; can be cold or hot
desert
Freshwater biomes include which bodies of water?
rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams
What is one way God's design helps desert plants live in dry places with extreme terpaertures?
Answer in a complete sentence.
Permafrost is partially decayed plant matter that has piled up into dense layers
FALSE (what is it?)
where the main vegetation is grass
grassland
Which grassland is temperate?
prairies
Savannas have 4 seasons and a tropical grass climate.
FALSE (how many seasons?)
the largest land biome
coniferous forest
In which layer of the trpoical rainforest do the trees grow close together?
the canopy