Terrestrial Biome 1
Which biome has very unpredictable weather and temperatures?
Mountain
Which Biome has a distinct dry and wet season?
Savanna
What is an example of an animal that can be found in the piedmont region of Georgia?
Deer, Racoon, Squirrel, etc
_____ pollution occurs when pollution can be traced back to a specific point
Point Source
What are the 2 main categories of aquatic biomes?
Freshwater and Saltwater
Which biome has a very cold and dry climate?
Tundra
Which biome is hot and has a lot of rainfall?
Tropical Rainforest
What is the name of the largest freshwater swamp in Georgia?
The Okefenokee Swamp
____ Pollution comes from an aggregate of pollution from a large area
Non-point Source
What is the primary producer in the oceans?
Phytoplankton
Which biome is warm and has a lots a grass and a few scattered trees?
Savanna
Permafrost is the soil found in what biome?
Tundra
Which Region of Georgia do we live in?
Piedmont
What kind of pollution occurs when fertilizer from farms or other areas runoff into a waterway and cause algae to grow?
Nutrient
Aquatic Biomes where freshwater and saltwater mix are known as what?
Estuaries
List 3 characteristics of the Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome.
4 Seasons, Moderate Rainfall, Moderate Temperature, has broadleaf trees, etc
The kangaroo rat survives in a hot, dry environment with very little water. It stays in underground burrows during the heat of the day. Its kidneys are highly efficient, conserving water, and it can get all the moisture it needs from the seeds it eats. What biome is it a part of?
Desert
Which Biome do we live in?
Temperate Deciduous Forest
What kind of pollution occurs when things like pesticides, Heavy metals industrial solvents, and oil get dumped into a waterway?
Chemical
the process of creating, enlarging, or preserving wetlands due to human impacts is know as what?
Wetland Mitigation
The kapok tree grows in an environment with high rainfall and warm temperatures year-round. Its tall, straight trunk allows it to reach sunlight above the dense canopy, while its large, buttressed roots provide stability in shallow soil. Which biome is it a part of?
Tropical Rainforest
The white-tailed deer lives in an area that experiences four distinct seasons. In spring and summer, it grows a reddish-brown coat to blend in with the forest. During winter, a thicker, insulating coat keeps it warm, and it changes its feeding habits throughout the year to take advantage of available plants and nuts. Which biome is it a part of?
Temperate Deciduous Forest
What is the most populated region of Georgia?
Piedmont
Prior to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Seine river was contaminated with high levels of e coli and other bacteria. This is an example of what kind of pollution?
Biological
Name the 3 things an area must have in order to be considered a wetland.
Water present at least part of the year
Hydric (wet) soils
Hydrophytic vegetation