Biomes & Climate
What is the hottest biome?
Desert
What is deforestation and why does it happen?
Cutting down trees for farming, logging or development
What do darker colours on a choropleth map represent?
Higher values e.g. more rainfall, more population
Who wrote the play Romeo & Juliet?
Shakespeare
What does it mean if a species is endangered?
They are at risk of becoming extinct
Which biome has the most biodiversity?
Rainforest
Name a country with extremely high rates of deforestation
Brazil (Amazon), Borneo or Indonesia
What does a climate graph show?
Rainfall and Temperature
What is the longest running animated TV show?
The Simpsons
Why are Polar Bears at risk of extinction?
Melting of ice + decreased food sources
What biome is permafrost found?
Tundra
What is slash and burn farming?
Burning farmland after use to promote healthier soil in the future
What axis displays temperature on a climate graph?
Right vertical axis
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What is the name of the largest rainforest in the world, home to millions of species?
The Amazon Rainforest
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short term, Climate is long-term patterns
Name 2 major pollutants that come from human activity
Varied answers e.g. plastic, oil spills, farming chemicals
How can you tell a biome is tropical from a climate graph?
Consistently high rainfall and temperature year-round
What is the main ingredient in Miso Soup?
Miso Paste
What is the name for a species of animal that is not native, and has negative impacts on its environment? E.g. toads
Invasive species
Explain how latitude affects the climate of a biome
Closer to the equator = warmer
Further from the equator = colder
How does pollution impact marine and coastal biomes?
Varied answers
Why do we use choropleth maps instead of dot graphs to show climate data?
Easier to visualise trends over large areas
In Greek Mythology, who was cursed to turn everything they touched into gold?
Midas
Name an animal that has gone extinct in the last 100 years
Tassie Tiger, Dodo Bird, Passenger Pigeon