Costal Marine
What does the sun do for the Coastal Marine Biome?
The sun provides energy for photosynthesis, ocean currents, and temperature and salinity.
What country is the majority of the Amazon in?
Brazil
Coyote
Why is Antarctica going extinct?
Ice caps are melting because of Global warming.
What is the number one thing ruining the Coastal Marine Biome?
Ocean Pollution
Why is the Amazon important to the Earth? (Need 2/4 to get points)
Helps regulate global climate, stores lots of carbon, supports biodiversity, provides resources for animals and humans.
Is the Sahara desert bigger or small in square kilometers than the U.S?
Smaller, Sahara: 9.2, U.S: 9.8
Why did people flock to SF in the mid 1800’s?
The Gold Rush.
What is hidden under Antartica? Must get 2/4 right
What is the apex predator?
Killer Whales
What is the most dangerous animal in the Amazon?
Green Anaconda/ Snake
What is the annual average temp in Fahrenheit in the Sahara? Must be within 2 to get points.
86
What mainly covered the San Franciscan Peninsula when it was uninhabited?
Sand Dunes
What is the Apex predator of Antartica
Polar bears
What’s the largest animal population in the Coastal Marine?
Blue Whales
What are the characteristics of the Amazon?
Warm, Wet, Tropical Climate
What % of the Sahara desert is covered in sand? Must be within 4% to get correct
What is the importance of Fog in SF?
It keeps the ecosystem moisturized and keeps the redwoods alive.
What is the rate of Arctic sea ice melting per decade?
13%
What protects and stabilizes coastlines from erosion and storm surges.
Mangroves
How many different species are in the Amazon?(Closest answer wins)
3 million
What is the keystone species in the Sahara.
Antelope
How many species of animals are in Golden Gate Park? (Closest answer)
334
How many square kilometers is the Arctic?
14.06 million square kilometers?