Biomes
What is a biome
Ecosystem with similar climate plants animals
What two factors shape biomes most?
Temp and rainfall
Main biome in central Australia?
Desert
What is food security
enough safe nutritious food
One factor affecting food production
Climate water soil
Name two terrestrial biomes
Desert rainforest grassland tundra
How does temperature affect plants?
increases/ decreases growth to a limit
Best biome for farming?
Temperate grasslands
What does undernourished mean?
not enough nutrients
Climate change effect on crops
Lower yields drought
What biome has very low rainfall and sparse vegetation?
Desert
Why are tropical areas very productive?
heat and rain
Why is farming hard in arid areas?
Lack of water
3 levels of food security
secure, vulnerable, insecure
What is an urban farm?
Farming in cities
Which biome is hot, wet and near the equator?
Tropical rainforest
What climate creates grasslands?
Moderate rainfall
Name one Australian food product
Wheat, fruit, produce, dairy, beef, chicken
Why are children vulnerable
Need nutrients to grow, growth and developmental issues
One solution to food insecurity
Irrigation aid tech
Give one plant adaptation for deserts
Give one plant adaptation for deserts
How does climate affect productivity?
Controls water and growth
How does climate change affect farming?
Droughts, extreme weather, temp fluctuations
How does poverty affect food access?
cannot afford enough good food
How do urban farms help?
Local food access