Unit 1 Test Review

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wettest biome

tropical rain forest

Biomes that are located between 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees south latitude might be

tropical rain forests

coldest biome

tundra

which ecosystem has the highest level of salinity?

salt marsh

the majority of marine organisms are found in

shallow costal waters

located just below the arctic circle

tiaga

located between 30 and 60 degrees latitude

grasslands

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

Which of the following best describes the relationship among latitude, altitude, and climate?

climate becomes colder as you move up a mountain

driest biome

desert

Swamps are commonly found on

flat poorly drained land

you are walking through a forest with the greatest species diversity. This forest is located in a region

near the equator

The main factor(s) that determines what type of plants grow in a biome is

temperature and precipitation


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