biomes
What are defining features of tundra biome?
permafrost, low temps, and low precipitation
What is geology?
study of Earth's solid material, especially rooks and minerals
What is germination?
A seed sprouts into a seedling
How many oceans in the world?
7
What does bio- mean?
Life
Whhich biome has little rainfall and sparse vegetation?
Desert
What is the study of celestial objects and the universe?
Astronomy
What is pollination?
Transfer of pollen from male part to female part of flower
What are the oceans closest to US?
Atlantic and Pacific
Where does all energy in life come from?
The sun
Which biome has long winters, coniferous trees and cold climate?
Taiga
What is the study of oceans?
Oceanography
The plant produces fruit containing seeds
What is fruiting?
What has most biodiversity in aquatic biomes?
Coral reefs
Rocks, sunlight, soil
What are abiotic factors?
Which biome has four distinct seasons?
Temperate forest
What is the study of the atmosphere and weather patterns?
Meteorology
The process by which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.
What is photosynthesis?
Where is most drinking water stored?
Polar ice caps
Anything living or once living
What is biotic?
Which biome has most biodiversity?
Tropical rainforest
What is environmental science?
The study of how humans interact with the environment and their impacts.
The plant grows roots, stems, leaves.
What is growth?
What is a threat to glaciers?
Global warming
Al food chains begin with
What is a producer?