Aquatic Biomes
What are the two types of aquatic biomes?
Freshwater & Marine (saltwater)
Where are tropical rainforests found?
Tropical rainforests are found near the equator.
What is the definition of a desert biome?
A dry area where less than 20 inches of rainfall falls per year.
What is the definition of a forest biome?
Dominated by 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 conditions and have a cold, frozen landscape
What % of the Earth's surface does aquatic biomes take up?
The aquatic biome is the largest of all the biomes, covering 75% of Earth's surface.
Where are rainforest biomes located?
Close to and around the equator
Why can't certain animals live in desert biomes?
The heat
What type of trees dominate this biome?
deciduous
How many types of grassland biomes are there?
2
What is the name of permanently frozen soil?
permafrost
True or False: Aquatic Biomes are the largest biomes on Earth
True
what percentage of the Earth is covered by rainforests
6%
What is the largest desert?
Sahara
What are the names of the types of forest biomes?
Boreal, temperate, tropical
What are the names of the grassland biomes?
Savannas and temperate grasslands
What two types of plants live there?
lichen, moss
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 rainforest have?
Tropical Rainforests have four layers (emergent, canopy, understory and forest floor).
How much of Earth's surface does the desert biome cover?
1/5
How much of Earth's surface does the forest biome cover?
1/3
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: Which country has the most rainforests?
Brazil
Bonus question: What country has the most deserts?
China (13)
Name 3 states with a mostly temperate forest in the US.
PA, NJ, NY, MA, NH, VA, WV, OH, MI
What do animals eat in the grassland biome?
The grass
Does global warming affect the tundra?
Yes