Biomes: Land
Are deserts hot or cold or both?
both
Which takes longer, primary or secondary?
primary
Aquatic Biomes have a low diversity level. True or False
False
These are the two main kinds of biomes.
terrestrial and aquatic
What is another name for Independence Day?
4th of July
Which biome has low diversity, simple vegetation and a short growing season?
Tundra
Most common tree in the United States?
red maple
Are Wetlands considered Marine or Freshwater
Freshwater
How many biomes are there?
8-10
Is Mother's Day in May or June?
May
Name three features of a coniferous forest.
called a taiga or boreal forest
largest terrestrial biome
temperatures are low
precipitation is primarily snow
soil is nutrient poor
Name two events that would cause secondary succession.
flood, fire, humans
Which is the largest of all biomes?
Marine Biome
These two factors are shown on a climatogram.
precipitation and temperature
When is Groundhog's Day and April Fool's Day?
February 2nd and April 1st
What is the name of a tropical grassland?
Savannah
What starts with bare rock?
primary
river, lake, stream etc
What does the word diurnal mean?
Animals that are active during the day but sleep at night.
Thanksgiving always falls on a different date each year, but Thanksgiving is always when?
3rd Thursday in November
Tropical Forest and Coniferous Forest
What are the first species that occupy a barren environment?
pioneer species
Which waterways fit into Marine Biomes?
ocean, coral reefs and estuaries
we took notes on 8 biomes...what are they
tundra, grassland, desert, tropical forest, deciduous forest, coniferous forest, Marine and Freshwater
What day is easter this year?
march 31