Biomes
What is the largest terrestrial biome on Earth?
Taiga
Define a habitat and name one example.
A natural home to plants and animals
What is a producer in the food web?
Plants
What is an adaptation in the context of living organisms?
Physical or behavioral changed to better fit their environment
buildings, logging, population increase, mining and hunting
Name one type of animal that can be found in a tropical rainforest biome?
Monkey ,Sloth, Lemures...
What are two main components that make up a habitat?
Plants and animals
What is an example of a primary consumer in the food web?
Insects, cows, mice... (plant eaters)
What is an example of how animals adapt and how does that help them survive?
Run away from predator, thick or thin fur, shape of ears, color of fur...
How does pollution affect ecosystems?
sulfur can lead to excess levels of acid in lakes and streams, and damage trees and forest soils
Explain what distinguishes a desert biome from other biomes
Less than 25 centimeters of rain
Explain how a habitat provides animals with food, water, shelter and space.
It provides basic survival necessities
What is the role of decomposers in the foodweb?
They break down dead and decaying matter
How do plants in a desert biome adapt to conserve water?
Thick waxy skin, small leaves and deep roots
Without the shelter, food and water from the trees, the species that live within them will leave.
Describe the characteristics of a tundra biome
What is the impact of human activities on habitats?
Humans have polluted and destroyed many habitats.
What would happen to the food web if a predator is removed?
The prey's population would increase out of control
structural are physical features (fur, ears,skin) and behavioral are things that the organism does (run,call)
What are the some of consequences of climate change on biomes and ecosystems?
Change in rainfall, droughts and severe heat waves
How do plants in a grassland biome adapt to the environment?
A deep root system
How can habitats vary within the same biome?
Draw a simple food web including at least 3 different organisms
(based on drawing)
How have animals in the Arctic have adapted to survive in cold climates?
Layers of fat and thick fur
What is one conservation effort that can help protect biomes and ecosystems?
1. responsible development
2. Minimize habitat destruction
3. Land restoration