Biomes Review

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

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

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

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

Two terms that are paired together correctly are

Which terrestrial biome has the most biodiversity?

The biggest threat to the tundra biome is

Biomes are MAINLY characterized by

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

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

Which biome is most likely described in this graph?

In primary succession, lichen and mosses are the first organisms to appear.  They are _______.

This is how high from sea level an ecosystem is located

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

Which of these biomes is closest to the equator?

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

The highest species diversity is in which biome?

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

Which type of vegetation dominates in the taiga biome?

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

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

Why do mountains not fit into any specific biome?

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

Factors that influence where plants grow include

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

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

Thin soil, high humidity, and high rainfall represent a

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

Which statement describes grassland soils

The following picture depicts which aquatic biome?

Which of these is an example of a marine ecosystem?

which of the following is true of a tropical rain forest?

The biggest threat to the tropical rainforest is

A terrestrial biome characterized by coniferous evergreen trees is the 

The center latitude line of the earth is called the

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

What is a biome?

The top layer in a tropical rainforest is called the

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

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

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

Which two biomes receive the LEAST amount of precipitation?

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

Trees do not grow in the tundra. Why not?

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

California is dominated by this biome

All the nonliving parts of an ecosystem are referred to as

Hot summers, cold winters, low to moderate rainfall, few trees, and rich fertile soil represent

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