Ecology Chapter 6
Biomes that are located between 30º north latitude and 30º south latitude might be
tropical rain forest
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: average precipitation of 200-450 cms., forest organized by layers.
tropical rain forest
Which of the following biomes receives 200 to 450 cm of rain per year?
tropical rain forest
has most nutrients in the plants, not the soil
tropical rain forest
wettest biome
tropical rain forest
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: biome dominated by grasses with sporadic trees, has a distinct wet and dry season.
tropical savanna
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: small evergreens, permafrost layer in ground, under 25 centimeters of rain.
tundra
coldest biome
tundra
tundra
permafrost soil layer
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: little to no plants, fox and snowy owls frequent this extreme environment.
polar ice caps
temperate grasslands
prairies, steppes, and pampas
Biomes with higher temperatures and less precipitation tend to have
shorter and less dense vegetation
Which of the following best describes a tropical rain forest?
species of animals with specialized ways of surviving in order to avoid competition
savannas
grasslands of West Africa
Deserts are
often formed on the dry side of mountain ranges.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between climate and latitude?
The greater the latitude, the colder the climate.
savanna
giraffes and rhinos
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Grasslands have rich soil that supports abundant plant life.
located between 30 and 60 degrees latitude
grasslands
taiga
Arctic
Which of the following best describes the relationship among latitude, altitude, and climate?
Climate becomes colder as you move up a mountain
chaparral
Mediterranean climate
Which of the following is not true about temperate deciduous forests?
Trees grow lush green leaves in the spring, but lose their leaves in late summer.
Which biome would you expect to find in warm to hot conditions with a large amount of moisture?
Tropical rain forest
Grasslands, such as the prairies of North America
are threatened by soil erosion because native grasses have been damaged or destroyed by plowing and overgrazing.
Animals that live in the desert
are usually nocturnal.
As you walk through the forest on a chilly day, you can hear the fallen leaves crunch underfoot. This forest is located
at about 40 degrees north latitude
area with a distinctive climate and organisms
biome
emergent layer
bright light
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: distinct wet and dry season, dominated by low-lying evergreens, many camouflaged animals.
chaparral
located primarily in coastal areas
chaparral
determines the plants that live in an area
climate
understory
dense shade
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: dominated by lizards and cacti, little to no precipitation.
desert
driest biome
desert
Where would you expect to find burrowing animals?
desert tundra temperate grasslands
tundra
dry, treeless lands north of the Arctic Circle
canopy
filtered light
temperate rain forests
forests found along the pacific northwest coast
If you visited a savanna, you would be likely to see
large herds of grazing animals such as rhinos, zebras, and gazelles
The distance north or south of the equator, as measured in degrees, is called
latitude
desert
less than 25 cm rain per year
You are walking through a forest that receives relatively little rainfall and has acidic soil. This forest is located in a region
near the Arctic Circle
You are walking through a forest with the greatest species diversity. This forest is located in a region
near the equator
tropical rain forest
near the equator
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: forest biome dominated by coniferous trees, short summer months, very cold long winter.
taiga
located just below the Arctic Circle
taiga
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: experiences all seasons, dominated by mammals and trees, moderate temperatures.
temperate forest
Which of the following receives about 25 cm of rain per year?
temperate grassland
most fertile soil
temperate grassland
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: dominated by large mammals like Bison, habitat with large expanses of grasses, receives moderate amounts of rainfall and precipitation.
temperate grasslands
Name the biome that matches the following characteristics: temperate region and moderate climate, 200-550cm of precipitation, dominated by very tall coniferous trees.
temperate rain forest
The main factor that determines what type of plants grow in a biome is
temperature and precipitation
Animals such as pronghorn antelope, bison, and badgers dot the landscape. Where are these animals located?
the North American prairie
You are walking through a forest that gets large amounts of rain, has high humidity, and has moderate temperatures year-round. Where is this forest located?
the Pacific Northwest