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