Chapter 15: Biomes

A hummingbird is part of the 

Where is the tropical zone?

The freshwater littoral zone is similar to which oceanic zone?

A species that has an unusually large effect on the ecosystem is known as 

The bottom of a lake is part of the lake's

In cold, nutrient-rich waters in the neritic zone, plankton may live in 

The geosphere is one of four interconnected systems, and includes

How would climates be different on Earth if it were not tilted on its axis?

Communities on a mountain differ depending on the

A group of organisms so similar to one another that they can reproduce fertile offspring is a

Areas on the downwind side of mountains are often dry because

Which ocean zone contains by far the most biomass?

The producers that live in the abyssal zone are chemosynthetic because this zone has no

What is the difference between rivers and wetlands?

Indicate which feature best fits this geographic zone: (Coastal)

The layer of air surrounding Earth is known as the

A region's climate, unlike its weather, is based on

A region of land that drains into a body of water is known as a(n)

Earth's climate zones are caused by 

Plants and animals that live in the savannas are well-adapted to

Indicate which feature best displays this geographic formation?:  (Inland)

The water in a drinking fountain comes from which Earth system?

How are estuaries distinct from other environments?

The uppermost layer of branches in rain forests is called the

Tiny, free-floating animals that live in water are known as

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical rain forest?

Some bacteria have acquired a feature that allows them to live in saltwater.  This is a/an

Trees that drop their leaves in the fall are known as

Indicate which feature best fits this geographic zone: (Mountain)

Estuary ecosystems are important to humans because they are a source of