Biomes 1
Categorised by high temperatures, humidity and rainfall
Tropical
Formed through low levels of rainfall, dry and cover about 20% of the Earth
Desert
The line that runs North of the equator
Tropic of Cancer
The action of clearing a wide area of trees
Deforestation
The lines (usually curved) on a map
Contour Lines
Consists of cool summers and very cold winters, which results in treeless tundra, glaciers, or a permanent or semi-permanent layer of ice
Polar
Large, rolling terrains of grasses, flowers and herbs.
Grassland
The line that runs South of the equator
Tropic of Capricorn
The process by which fertile land becomes dry and unproductive, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Desertification
The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Food Security
Can slightly vary, but often rocky and a high altitude
Mountain
Found between the tropical and boreal regions. Second largest biome on the planet.
Temperate
The north most ocean in the world
Arctic ocean
The quality or degree of being saline
Salinity
The decline in soil condition caused by its improper use or poor management, usually for agricultural, industrial or urban purposes
Soil Degradation
It is noted for its frost-molded landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons.
Tundra
Consists of the world's oceans, freshwater lakes, coral reefs and wetlands.
Aquatic
Located between Europe/Africa and the Americas
Atlantic Ocean
Refers to the ability of soil to sustain agricultural plant growth, i.e. to provide plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality.
Soil Fertility
Incorporates the data of a location's temperature and rainfall
Climate Graph
Characterised by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches
Boreal
Regions defined by landscapes that share similar climates and types of vegetation.
Biomes
Turkey is located in this continent(s)
Europe & Asia
The level below which the ground is saturated with water
Water Table
A piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming.
Land Terracing