Biomes in the World
Why are Biomes Different
Agricultural Suitability and Farming
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Management
Food Security and Threats
100

This biome is found near the equator and has high rainfall and dense forests.


Tropical rainforest

100

What factor most influences the temperature and rainfall of a biome?


Latitude

100

What type of soil is best for growing crops?


  • Fertile soil
100

What method did Aboriginal people traditionally use to manage the land?


Fire-stick farming (or cultural burning)

100

What is food security?


Having reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food

200

This biome is known for being dry, with little vegetation, and extreme temperatures.


Desert

200

How does elevation affect the type of biome found in an area?


Higher elevations are colder and may support alpine biomes

200

Which Australian state is known for producing a large amount of wheat?


Western Australia

200

How did cultural burning help the environment?

It encouraged new growth and reduced bushfire risk

200

Name one environmental threat to food production

Drought, climate change, land degradation

300

Which biome covers most of central Australia?


Grassland (or desert)

300

Why do deserts often form near the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn?


Due to dry descending air in these regions

300

What is monoculture farming?


Growing only one type of crop in a large area

300

What is one way Aboriginal people ensured food sources remained sustainable?


  • Rotating hunting and gathering areas
300

How can climate change threaten food security?


It causes unpredictable weather, extreme heat, droughts, and floods that harm crops

400

Name one biome that is ideal for growing crops such as wheat or barley.


Temperate grassland

400

How does distance from the ocean affect a biome’s climate?


Inland areas are more extreme and drier compared to coastal areas

400

Give one environmental impact of overusing land for agriculture.


Soil degradation or erosion

400

Why is it important to incorporate Indigenous knowledge in modern land management?


It promotes sustainable use and deep understanding of ecosystems

400

What is one economic reason a country might experience food insecurity?


Poverty or lack of investment in agriculture

500

Identify the biome that has permafrost and is found in the Arctic Circle.

Tundra

500

Explain how prevailing winds can change the type of biome in an area.


Winds can bring moist or dry air, affecting rainfall and vegetation

500

Why are temperate biomes more suitable for farming than tropical rainforests?


Temperate biomes have rich soils and moderate climates; tropical soils are often nutrient-poor

500

Explain how Aboriginal land management helped shape certain biomes in Australia.


Regular burning maintained open grasslands and prevented dense forest overgrowth

500

How do rising global temperatures impact biomes used for food production?

They may shift biome boundaries, reduce crop yields, or make land unsuitable for farming