What Biome am I?
I receive less than 25cm of rain per year. My soil is sandy and rocky. My animals are mostly nocturnal to avoid the scorching sun, and my plants have thick, waxy skins to store every drop of water. Who am I?
Desert
What are Biomes?
Biomes are large areas of land located around the world that are defined by their climate and soil.
Hunting
True or False: The world produces enough food to end global starvation.
True
What is the name of the Swiss dish that combines melted cheese with white wine and is often served as a dipping?
Fondue
I am hot and humid all year round. My soil is nutrient-poor, but I have the highest biodiversity on Earth. My plants have "drip tips" and "buttress roots" to survive the heavy rain. Who am I?
Tropical Rainforest
What plays the most important role in a Biome (Hint: the boss)?
The climate
What is another word for Farming?
Agriculture
Define Food Security
Food security: the availability and accessibility of food for all people.
What is Spiderman's real name?
Peter Parker
I have very few trees because of my frequent fires and grazing animals. My soil is some of the richest and most fertile in the world, which is why humans use much of my land for farming. Who am I?
Grassland!
If my biome is desert, my ecosystem might have...
scorpions, cacti, and rocks.
What gas is being emitted that is clogging up the atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
Name three out of the six threats to Food Security.
Water Scarcity, Climate Change, Threats from non-native plants, animals and insects, Competition for land, The use of land for fuel instead of food, Armed conflict
What percentage of the Earth's water is Fresh?
1%
I am a "cold desert." My defining feature is permafrost—soil that stays frozen all year. Because of this, trees cannot grow here, so you’ll only find mosses and lichens. Who am I?
Tundra
What Biome covers Antarctica?
Polar
What is plastic made out of?
Fossil Fuels (Oil and Gas)
True or False: Soil is renewable
False - it takes thousands, even millions of years to form.
What is the tallest type of grass?
Bamboo
I am the world's largest land biome. I am dominated by coniferous trees (evergreens) that have needle-like leaves to shed heavy snow. My winters are long and very cold. Who am I?
Taiga (Boreal Rainforest)
What percentage of the Earth is covered by Aquatic (Freshwater) Biomes?
20%
Outline the 5 stages in the 'Story of Stuff'
Extraction, Production, Distribution, Consumption, and Disposal
Which world Biome is best used to grow food crops like rice, wheat and corn?
Grasslands
Which ocean touches Australia's West coast (ex: Perth)?
Indian Ocean