New Biomes Review

Which two biomes receive the LEAST amount of precipitation?

A zone of the ocean where no light penetrates

The Sahara, Mojave and Gobi are examples of this biome.

Which type of plant leaves are an adaptation for life in a warm forest?

All the nonliving parts of an ecosystem are referred to as

A type of water ecosystem might include such things as lakes, rivers, swamps.

The center of the United Sates and mostof Europe is characterized by 

The center latitude line of the earth is called the

An area where freshwater and saltwater mix

The top layer in a tropical rainforest is called the

The types and numbers of species in a given area is most greatly determined by the area's

What is a major factor used to classify terrestrial (land) biomes?

What is a biome?

The highest species diversity is in which biome?

Which of these is an example of a marine ecosystem?

Jared is studying biomes using a map.  Which is the northernmost biome?

The biome characterized by sandy soil, annualprecipitation of 2-4 cm

Which terrestrial biome has the most biodiversity?

This biome is near the equator where it is hot all year with heavy rain. 

Thin soil, high humidity, and high rainfall represent a

In the tundra the soil is permanently frozen. This soil is called:

The biggest threat to the tropical rainforest is

The following picture depicts which aquatic biome?

Cacti and plants with a waxy coating on their leaves are typical vegetation in a(n)

Which of these biomes is closest to the equator?

Hot summers, cold winters, low to moderate rainfall, few to no trees, and rich soil represent

A terrestrial biome characterized by coniferous evergreen trees is the 

Occurs in the very high latitudes of north america, cold winters, warm summers, moderate rain

In what biome would you most likely see  monkeys and vines living in the canopy?

What process of the carbon cycle, performed by plants, benefits animals?

Birds that migrate during winter, coniferous plants, and cold temperatures represent

In which biome would you find most likely find many animals with white fur?

Factors that influence where plants grow include

The growing season would generally be the shortest in which of the following biomes?

Why do mountains not fit into any specific biome?

Which biome is defined by cold winters, coniferous trees, and animals such as moose?

In which biome would trees lose their leaves on a regular basis? (Think season change)

This is how high from sea level an ecosystem is located

Which statement describes grassland soils

Trees do not grow in the tundra. Why not?

Which biome is most likely described in this graph?

Which biome has less than 25 cm of rainfall per year and has extreme temperatures (hot & cold)?

Biomes are MAINLY characterized by

This biome have trees with seeds enclosed in cones, and leaves that are small and spiny

Two terms that are paired together correctly are

In which biome do the plants only grow only about 2-3 inches in height?