Aquatic Biomes
What are the two types of aquatic biomes?
Freshwater & Marine (saltwater)
Where are tropical forests found?
Tropical forests are found near the equator.
True or False? Deserts receive extremely low amounts of rain each year.
True
What living thing is found throughout the Forest Biomes?
Trees!
What is the definition of a grassland biome?
A large open area that has a lot of grass
What is the definition of a tundra biome?
Extremely inhospitable (hard to live there): cold, frozen landscape
Aquatic biomes take up most of the Earth's surface. True or False
True. The aquatic biome is the largest of all the biomes, covering 75% of Earth's surface.
What is another name for Tropical Forest??
Rainforest
Why can't certain animals live in desert biomes?
Too hot and too dry
How many types of forest biomes did we study?
3. The Boreal, the Temperate and the Tropical forest
How many types of grassland biomes are there?
2
How many types of tundra biomes are there?
2
True or False: Aquatic Biomes are the largest biomes on Earth
True
What percentage of the Earth is covered by rainforests? A high percent or A low percent?
A low percent: about 6%
What is the largest desert?
Sahara
What type of forest has deciduous trees?
The Temperate Forest
What are the names of the grassland biomes?
Savannas and temperate grasslands
What are the names of the tundra biomes?
Arctic and Alpine
How many zones are aquatic biomes split into?
Aquatic Biomes can be split into 3 zones: Euphotic Zone, Disphotic Zone & Aphotic Zone
How many layers does the tropical forests have?
Tropical forests have three layers (canopy, understory and forest floor).
Name a state that has desert-like conditions (in USA)
California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Texas
What type of trees are found in the Boreal Forest?
Evergreen Trees
Do trees grow in the grassland biomes?
Yes
Where is this biome mostly located?
In the north and close to the poles
Which of the 3 zones can you find the Angler Fish?
The Angler Fish can be found in the Aphotic zone of the ocean.
Bonus question: What is the most famous rainforest in the world?
The Amazon Rainforest in South America
Bonus question: What country has the most deserts?
China (13)
Bonus: In which forest biome are moose found?
The Boreal Forest - where it is Burrrreal Cold!
What do animals eat in the grassland biome?
The grass
Does global warming affect the tundra?
Yes