Biomes by Flora
Which biome typically only has succulent plants?
Desert
Give an example of a reptile that lives in the desert.
Lizard, snake, turtle.
Which biome has a sandy soil and receives less than 25 cm of precipitation annually.
Desert
Lakes and ponds, rivers and streams, freshwater wetlands, and estuaries.
Which oceanic zone would a whale typically be found in?
Oceanic
Which grassland biome is characterized by infertile soil, short, scattered grasses, and spiny bushes?
Chapparals
Name a large herbivore that can be found in temperate forests.
Answers will vary
Which biome has permafrost?
Tundra
Which ecosystem category is characterized by moving waters?
Rivers and streams
What is the name of the zone that does not have light?
Aphotic zone
Which forest biome is characterized by tall, coniferous trees?
Tiaga
In which two biomes would an animal most benifit by having a white fur coat?
Tundras and tiagas
Which biome is the most biodiverse? (yes, this is technically not about abiotic factors)
Freshwater wetlands
Which one of the following zones is the most productive and has the most species in it?
A. Neritic
B. Oceanic
C. Intertidal
Neritic
Which biome is characterized by fertile soil and tall, green grass but few if any trees.
Temperate Grassland
To dissipate heat. This helps the animals to use less energy for temperature regulation.
Which 3 biomes have the least annual rainfall?
Tundras, deserts, and chaparrals
The place where freshwater mixes with saltwater as rivers and streams empty into the open.
Which oceanic zone has organisms that are adapted for periods with and without water?
Intertidal
Which biome is characterized by deciduous trees and 4 distinct seasons.
Temperate Forest
List the 3 general adaptations for animals living in the tundra AND tell how each helps an organism survive in the tundra.
Relatively larger body size, smaller appendages, and a thick fur coat. Explanations may vary
What type of forest biome has plants that are adapted for long, cold winters?
Taigas
What are the two categories of freshwater wetlands?
Swamps and marshes
The barges should take another route that goes around the reefs. If they do this then the reefs will get the sunlight that the producers need, allowing the base of the community to stay strong, supporting the rest of the community. This is important because we do not want to reduce biodiversity.