Define
Biosphere
The areas where life can exist and the living organisms that live there.
The tundra has four main seasons.
False; two
What is the largest land biome?
The coniferous forest.
The tundra has two main seasons ______________ and ______________.
Summer and Winter
What is true about all deserts?
They receive little water.
They are dry.
Biome
A large area of the earth in which plants and animals share a similar environment
The biome is divided into smaller sections called biosphere.
False:
The biosphere is divided into smaller sections called biomes.
How are trees in the deciduous forests different from the trees in the coniferous forest?
Deciduous forest lose their leaves in the winter. Coniferous trees do not lose their leaves.
The biosphere is divided into smaller sections called ___________.
biomes
Which biome is the coldest?
Tundra
Climate
Usual weather of a region over a long period of time
The kinds of plants and animals that live in a land biome are determined by the climate.
True
How are savannas different from prairies?
Answers may vary. Answers can include weather and location.
The kinds of plants and animals that live in a land biome are determined by the _____________.
climate
Mention 4 types of biomes.
coniferous forest
deciduous forest
desert
grassland (praire or savanna)
mountains
rain forest
tundra
permafrost
Permanently frozen soil
The tundra has a cold and warm climate.
False; The tundra has a cold and dry climate.
What are succulents?
Plants that can store water in its stem or leaves.
Climate includes the temperature and the amount of ________________of an area.
precipitation
Summer
deciduous
Trees that lose their leaves in the winter
The largest land biome is the tropical rainforest.
False; Coniferous forest
What are nocturnal animals?
Animals that are active during the night.
The tundra has a ________________ and _______________ climate.
cold and dry
What are the seasons of the coniferous forest?
summer and winter