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________ refers to countries that have a high quality of life, developed economy, and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less industrialised nations.
Developed World
This biome is very dry with little rainfall. It has extreme temperature changes between day and night and is home to species such as camels and cacti. Which biome is this?
Desert
What country produces the most beef?
The United States
The increase in the proportion of people living in cities (moving from rural areas to cities)
Urbanisation
What kind of flora is common in the desert biome?
Cacti
Climate
This biome has extremely low temperatures for most of the year, with no trees and a landscape covered in ice. The ground remains frozen, and only a few hardy plants survive. Which biome is it?
Tundra
What country produces the most mangoes?
India
Which human activity is a major threat to tropical rainforests?
Deforestation
Which of the following is the largest biome on Earth:
Desert, Aquatic, Tundra or Grasslands?
Aquatic
Which glossary term means "Systems for watering crops and land"?
Irrigation
This biome is characterised by its vast open spaces, with few trees, and is home to large grazing animals like zebras. It can be found in places with hot summers. Which biome is this?
Savanna
What country produces the most watermelon?
China
Name TWO reasons that humans may want to change a biome
Agriculture, Urbanisation, Resource Extraction, Industrialisation, Energy Production
What is the main reason why the taiga biome has a short growing season?
Extremely cold temperatures for most of the year
A city that has developed into a centre of global significance. These cities have a level of economic and cultural control that extends well beyond their countries.
World City
This biome is home to the largest number of species in the world. It’s hot, humid, and gets a lot of rainfall year-round. Tall trees with thick canopies are common here. What biome is this?
Tropical Rainforest
What country produces the most coconuts?
Indonesia
What happens to animal populations when their biome changes too quickly?
Some species struggle to survive or go extinct
Which biome is known for having the tallest trees in the world, including redwoods:
Taiga, Temperate Forest, Grasslands or Rainforest?
Temperate Forest
Which glossary term means "How much you produce in a certain area each year"?
Crop Yield
This biome is home to cold, coniferous forests with long winters and short summers. The trees here are adapted to the cold. Which biome is this?
Taiga
What country produces the most pineapples?
Indonesia
These are the two types of factors used to explain migration; one forces people away from rural areas, while the other attracts them to the city
Push and Pull factors
Which biome produces the most food?
Grasslands