General Biome
Group of land ecosystems with similar temperature, precipitation and organisms
How many major water ecosystems are there
2
This forest is found in regions close to the equator where it is warm and humid all year long
What are tropical rainforests
Many organisms are only active at night, when it is cooler, in this biome
Desert
what is the scientific term for the study of insects
Entomology
The are determined mostly by climate
What is a biome
This ecosystem includes streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes
Freshwater
A tree that sheds its leaves and grows new ones each year
What is Deciduous trees
What is one prominent feature of plants in the desert
Modified leaves, large bases to store water
How many zones separate open ocean
2
How many major land biomes are there
6
Few plants or algae and grow here, due to the strong currents
Rivers and streams
This forest contains coniferous trees, can survive very cold winters
Often animals will be found with white fur to be used as camouflage
Tundra
An organism making energy with the use of oxygen is referred to as
Aerobic
Animals like the cheetah are found in this biome
Grasslands
This ecosystem includes estuaries, intertidal zones, neritic zones and open ocean
Marine ecosystems
Plants that grow well in shade and are found on the forest floor
What is an Understory
Name an organism and its adaptation that you may find in a river or stream
otter- webbed feet, thick fur, narrow body
frog- webbed feet, sticky pads on feet, small waist
This element makes up about 78% of the air in our atmosphere
Nitrogen
Permafrost is prominent in this biome
Tundra
Sunlight passes through this zone and photosynthesis takes place
Neritic zone
This forest consists of huge trees such as cedars, Redwoods and Douglas Firs. Found in moderate temperatures.
What is temperate rain forest
Many animals that live deep in the ocean have to produce their own light, what is this ability called
Bioluminescence
Anaerobic