Rainforest + Deciduous
What is the biggest human threat to the rainforest?
Deforestation.
Which of these two biomes have a longer lasting permafrost?
Tundra
Which one is more fertile, prairie or savannah?
Prairie
This describes the average atmospheric conditions over 30 or more years.
climate
movement of saltwater into freshwater areas
saltwater intrusion
What does it mean when you call a tree deciduous?
Leaves fall off in the winter
Which of these two are dominated by trees?
Taiga
Which one is more seasonal, prairie or savannah?
Prairie
This describes the day to day atmospheric conditions that can change quickly.
weather
body of water where saltwater from the ocean mixes with fresh water from rivers or streams
estuary
Why is rainforest soil quality poor?
Nutrients are used up as soon as they are available.
Why does the tundra have no tall trees?
Permafrost prevents roots from going deep enough.
Describe the roots of desert plants.
widespread and deep
Around how many biome types are in the world?
10
measure of the amount of salt in water
salinity
Why do temperate deciduous forests have fertile soil?
Leaves die and decompose every winter.
What is the type of tundra found on tall mountains?
Alpine tundra
What is one desert adaption animals have to reduce body heat?
large ears, burrowing, active at night, paste urine
What two atmospheric conditions does a climatograph show?
Precipitation and temperature
the area of land that drains into a body of water such as a river or stream
watershed
What kind of trees are found in the rainforest?
Broadleaf evergreen trees
What tree type is most commonly found in the taiga?
coniferous trees
What is one of the tree types found in the savannah?
Acacia and baobab
What is one factor that determines a place's weather/climate?
location with regard to equator(latitude), height or elevation above sea level(altitude), nearness to bodies of water, ocean currents, prevailing winds, and type land surface such as mountains and valleys(topography)
groundwater fed, alkaline, nutrient rich wetland
fen