Glossary Terms
Which glossary term means "animals"?
Fauna
This biome is very dry with little rainfall. It has extreme temperature changes between day and night and is home to species such as camels and cacti. Which biome is this?
Desert
What country produces the most beef?
The United States
True or false: When the soil in a biome not properly taken care of, it can become eroded and not grow anything anymore?
True
What kind of flora is common in the desert biome?
Cacti
Which glossary term means "rivers, lakes and streams"?
Freshwater
This biome has extremely low temperatures for most of the year, with no trees and a landscape covered in ice. The ground remains frozen, and only a few hardy plants survive. Which biome is it?
Tundra
What country produces the most mangoes?
India
Which human activity is a major threat to tropical rainforests?
Deforestation
Which of the following is the largest biome on Earth:
Desert, Aquatic, Tundra or Grasslands?
Aquatic
Climate
This biome is characterised by its vast open spaces, with few trees, and is home to large grazing animals like bison and zebras. It can be found in places with hot summers. Which biome is this?
Savanna
What country produces the most watermelon?
China
Name TWO reasons that humans may want to change a biome
Agriculture, Urbanisation, Resource Extraction, Industrialisation, Energy Production
What is the main reason why the taiga biome has a short growing season?
Extremely cold temperatures for most of the year
Which glossary term means "Systems for watering crops and land"?
Irrigation
This biome is home to the largest number of species in the world. It’s hot, humid, and gets a lot of rainfall year-round. Tall trees with thick canopies are common here. What biome is this?
Tropical Rainforest
What country produces the most coconuts?
Indonesia
Climate change is causing some biomes to change. Which biome is most at risk of disappearing due to rising temperatures?
Tundra
Which biome is known for having the tallest trees in the world, including sequoias and redwoods:
Taiga, Temperate Forest, Grasslands or Rainforest?
Temperate Forest
Which glossary term means "How much you produce in a certain area each year"?
Crop Yield
This biome is home to cold, coniferous forests with long winters and short summers. The trees here are adapted to the cold. Which biome is this?
Taiga
What country produces the most pineapples?
Costa Rica
What happens to animal populations when their biome changes too quickly?
Some species struggle to survive or go extinct
Which biome produces the most food?
Grasslands