Terrestrial
A terrestrial ecosystem is a _____ based community of organisms and the interaction of biotic and abiotic organisms in a given area.
Land
What is fresh water aquatic ecosystems?
Fresh water aquatic ecosystems are areas that are comprised of water or under the influence of water.
List two villages found within the Stann Creek District.
Pomona, Placencia, Georgetown, Silk Grass, Hope Creek, Steadfast
The three layer of the lowland broadleaf forests are emergent, ________ and understory.
Canopy
What is the location of Orange Walk District on the map of Belize ?
The Northeast
The four landforms are mountains, hills, __________ and plains.
Valleys
What is a river?
A river is a large flowing body of water.
List two of the four types of barrier reefs.
Platform, Fringing, Barrier and Atolls
TRUE OR FALSE
The New River Lagoon is the largest body of water located in the Belize District
False
The New River Lagoon is the largest body of water located in the Orange Walk District.
List two villages located in the Corozal District. 100 pts each correct answer.
Little Belize, Progresso
Belize mostly consists of ____________ forests.
Broadleaf
What is a lake?
A lake is a large body of water larger than a pond and completely enclosed by land.
List the three towns located in the Cayo District. 100 pts per correct answer.
Benque Viejo Del Carmen, San Ignacio, Santa Elena
___________ forests are found in the Maya mountains and is apart of the Mountain Pine Ridge.
Upland
What is the importance of mangroves?
Mangroves protect the country from hurricanes and storms.
_______ are grassland with few trees
Savannahs
What type of mangroves are mostly found in freshwater mangrove swamps?
Red Mangroves
List the 4 types of mangroves found in Belize. 100 pts per correct answer.
Red, Black, White and Buttonwood Mangroves
_______ are micro-organisms found in the marine ecosystem and are at the bottom of the food chain.
Phytoplankton
TRUE OR FALSE
The political map shows boundaries of countries, cities, towns, and provinces.
True
_______ forests are located near the banks of frehwater.
Riparian
What are wetlands?
Wetlands are grassy areas which has water but no mangroves trees.
What are zooplankton?
Zooplankton are the animal micro-organisms found in the marine ecosystem.
What is the emergent layers of broadleaf forests?
The emergent layer contains tall trees above the canopy.
Cayo Disctrict