Gibbs VALLE Environmental Chapter 6 Biomes
emergent
The layer of a tropical rain forest where you would expect to see eagles, bats, and snakes is the ________________ layer
latitude
the distance north or south of the equator is measure in degrees, called
temp and precipitation
the main factors that determine what type of plants will grow in a biome are
c
which of the following statements is NOT correct? a. grasslands have rich soil that supports abundant plant life b. the tundra is a fragile biome because conditions are severe, and the ecosystem is easily disrupted c. tropical rain forests are resistant to change because the plants contain so many nutrients
Pacific Northwest (temperate rain forest)
you are walking through a forest that gets large amounts of rain, has high humidity, and has moderate temps year round, where might you be?
tundra, grasslands, tropical rain forests
As you travel from the north pole toward the equator, you would expect to see biomes in this order
vegetation
Biomes are usually described by their
savanna
Large herds of grazing animals, such as rhinos, gazelles, and giraffes are found in which biome?
tropical rain forest
Plants in this biome have above ground roots called buttresses, have orchids and vines that use tall tree trunks for support, and herbs with large flat leaves located in the understory
tundra
This biome has a layer of soil that is permanently frozen beneath the top soil
tropical rain forest
This biome is characterized by species of animals with specialized ways of surviving in order to avoid competition
Chaparral
This biome is located primarily in coastal areas that have mediterranean-style climates with warm, dry summers and mild wet winters
desert
This biome is often formed on the dry side of mountain ranges in the rain shadow created by the mountains.
grasslands
This biome is threatened by soil erosion because native grasses have been damaged or destroyed by plowing and overgrazing
taiga
This forest is dominated by coniferous trees, such as pine, fir, and spruce
true
True or False Trees in the taiga have a unique overall shape in order to accumulate snow, which acts as a heavy insulating layer
False
True or False in temperate deciduous forests trees grow lush green leaves in the spring, but lose their leaves in the late summer
desert
animals that live in this biome are usually nocturnal
shorter and less dense
biomes with higher temps and less precipitation tend to have _____________ and _____________ vegetation
tropical rain forest
deforestation and the trade of its plants and animals threatens this biome
b
deforestation of the rain forests may cause climate change, which in turn may affect a. acid rain b. flooding c. smog d. habitat destruction
tundra
in this biome, rodents burrow underground for winter protection
Chaparral
plants in this biome survive fires because they can resprout from small amounts of surviving plant tissue
desert
searching for food at night characterizes animals in this biome
false
true or false In a tropical rain forest you would expect to see low rainfall in the summer but abundant snow in the winter