Tundra
Name 3 popular animals found in this Biome
Polar Bear, Artic fox, snow owl (other responses accepted)
What is an Apex Predator in this Biome
African Lion
What is the biggest rainforest in the world?
The Amazon rainforest
what is a shrubland
a plant community or ecosystem defined by vegetation dominated by woody plants, such as shrubs and bushes, that are generally under 10–15 feet tall
What is the biggest animal found in the ocean
Blue whale
What is a human made disruption to this environment?
Climate Change, Oil drilling, industrial development
What is a specialist species for this biome?
Aardvark or Cheetas
What is the biggest problem in rainforests today?
Deforestation
What is an affect humans have on shrublands
Shrublands are typically at risk to wild fires
Name one large pollutant that impacts the ocean
Oil spills, plastics, chemicals
What is the thick layer of fat that keeps tundra animals warm called?
what is a generalist species in the Savanna and what makes them generalist species
Lion, hyenas, shrubs and general trees. Adaptability and diet flexibility allows them to remain in this environment regardless of minor changes.
How much rain on average does the Amazon Rainforest get per year
6 to 10 feet
TRUE OR FALSE: Shrublands are semi deserts
TRUE- Semi-desert shrublands are found on the edges of deserts. They occur in areas with hot temperatures all year round, and very little rain, such as parts of Australia or Africa. The plants that grow here—such as cacti—are perfectly adapted for these harsh environments.
How much of the ocean has been explored?
5%-10%
What is the general definition of a Tundra
A tundra is a vast, treeless biome characterized by frigid temperatures, short growing seasons, and permanently frozen subsoil
What is a key characteristic of a savanna ecosystem?
A grassy plain with scattered trees and seasonal rainfall
How much space on earth do rainforests take up?
Rainforests cover about 6% of the Earth‘s land surface.
Describe the climate conditions typically found in shrublands.
Hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters with unpredictable rainfall.
What is ONE adaptation animals who live in the depths of the ocean have made?
Bioluminescence, Flexible Skeletons, Flexible Skeletons
Why are tundra's extremely important to the environment?
Tundras are important due to their ability to absorb a lot of carbon released into the enviornment. Tundra's contain 1.5x the amount of carbon found in the atmosphere and help to reduce the greenhouse gas effect.
How do many savanna plants adapt to the dry season?
Many plants have roots that grow deep in the ground, where the most water can be found
How many species can be found in a rainforest? (estimate)
Up to 50 million different species of plants and animals can be found in rainforests across the world.
What feature in plants found in shrublands help them retain water?
Small needle like leaves help the plant retain water better
Name three defense mechanisms octopuses use.
Ink expulsion, jet propulsion, and camouflage