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What is the main type of plant found in forest biomes?
Trees
What is the main characteristic of a desert biome?
Very low rainfall
What is the climate like in the tundra biome?
Cold, dry, and windy with short summers
What type of plant is most common in grasslands?
Grasses
What is a biome?
A large region with specific climate, plants, and animals.
Name one animal commonly found in a temperate forest.
Deer, fox, squirrel, owl
Name one plant that has adapted to survive in the desert.
Cactus
What is permafrost?
Permanently frozen ground beneath the surface
Name one large herbivore (plant eating animal) found in grasslands.
Bison, antelope, zebra, elephant
Name two factors that determine the type of biome in a region.
Climate (temperature and precipitation) and geography
What is the difference between a tropical rainforest and a temperate forest?
Tropical rainforests are warm and wet year-round; temperate forests have four seasons and less rainfall.
What is the difference between a hot desert and a cold desert? Give an example of each
Hot deserts are dry and hot (e.g., Sahara); cold deserts are dry and cold (e.g., Gobi).
Name one adaptation that helps animals survive in the tundra.
Thick fur or fat layers (e.g., polar bears, arctic foxes)
What is the difference between temperate grasslands and tropical savannas?
Temperate grasslands have cooler climates and fewer trees; savannas are warmer with scattered trees.
Why do different biomes have different types of plants?
Because plants adapt to the climate and soil conditions of each biome.
How do forests help regulate the Earth's climate?
They absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, helping reduce greenhouse gases.
How do animals in the desert conserve water?
By being nocturnal and storing water
Why is plant life limited in the tundra biome?
Cold temperatures, short growing season, and frozen soil
How do fires benefit grassland ecosystems?
They clear dead vegetation, return nutrients to the soil, and help new growth.
How do biomes support biodiversity?
They provide unique habitats that support a variety of species.
How does deforestation in forest biomes can affect biodiversity?
It reduces habitats, leading to species loss.
How does human activities like mining or tourism can impact desert ecosystems?
They can cause habitat destruction, pollution, and disturb ecosystems.
Explain the potential effects of climate change on tundra ecosystems.
Melting permafrost releases greenhouse gases, disrupts habitats, and threatens species adapted to cold.
How has agriculture changed grassland biomes and what challenges does this present.
Farming replaces native plants, reduces biodiversity, and can lead to soil erosion and habitat loss.
Explain how human activities affect two different biomes.
Deforestation harms forests by reducing biodiversity; overgrazing in grasslands leads to soil erosion and desertification.