Ecosystems Under Threat

Question 1

What is the rainfall amount in low pressure zones?

Answer 1

HIGH RAINFALL - Warm air rises before it cools - condenses then forms clouds.

Question 2

What is the rainfall amount in high pressure zones?

Answer 2

LOW RAINFALL - Cool air sinks - no evapouration, no clouds

Question 3

Name 3 plant adaptations.

Answer 3

ANY 3 FROM: Drip - Tip leaves, Buttress Roots, Lianas, Epiphytes, Emergent Trees

Question 4

Explain how emergent trees are adapted to their function

Answer 4

They are very tall which makes sure they get the most sunlight.

Question 5

Explain how Drip - Tip leaves are adapted to their function

Answer 5

Drip - tip leaves are dry so moisture slips off them this prevents rotting.

Question 6

Explain how Buttress Roots are adapted to their function

Answer 6

They are big roots to suck up water and minerals.

Question 7

What biome is the Arctic in?

Answer 7

Tundra

Question 8

What biome is Russia in?

Answer 8

Taiga

Question 9

What biome is the UK in?

Answer 9

Temperate Deciduous

Question 10

What biome is Algeria in?

Answer 10

Desert

Question 11

What biome is Tanzania in?

Answer 11

Tropical Grassland

Question 12

What biome is Brazil in?

Answer 12

Tropical Rainforest