CLASSIFYING BIOMES
What does NPP stand for?
Net Primary Productivity
I am the Largest Continent
Asia
Which colour is used for rain?
Blue
What is Biomass?
The total mass of living organic matter in a given area.
Define Dynamic Equilibrium
Biomes exist in a continual balancing act known as dynamic equilibrium.
I am from Wakanda
Africa
Which graph is used for rain?
Bar graph
What is NPP?
The rate at which plants convert solar energy into chemical energy (biomass) through photosynthesis.
Simple Terms:
How fast plants grow and store energy.
Where are Biomes found?
The spatial pattern of biomes is largely determined by climate.
I am an extension of the North
South America
It shows the increase and decrease of temperatures throughout the year
Why does the Daintree Rainforest have such high net primary productivity?
- Warm Temperatures
- High Rainfall
- Long Growing Season
Why do Biomes Exist?
Biomes exist because climate sets limits, and vegetation adapts within those limits.
I am a Country and Continent
Australia
What is the purpose of a Climate Graph?
Show the average rainfall and temperature of a certain biome, country over a year period
What environmental conditions limit plant growth in deserts, and how does that affect overall productivity?
- Low Rainfall
- Unpredictable Rainfall patterns
- High Temperatures and Evaporation
What is the 3 Variable Rule?
Vegetation Adaptations, Rainfall & Temperature
I am only 10.53 million Square Kilometres
Europe
If the line dips in the middle, what does it mean?
It is colder in the middle of the year
How does Climate Control Productivity?
Climate determines:
- Solar energy available
- Temperature
- Rainfall
- Growing season length