1B:Global Ecosystem Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is a global ecosystem
A biome
Where is a tundra found?
High latitudes (60* north)
Where in the world are tundras found
Northern Europe
Alaska
Northern Canada
What is the seasons like in a tundra (winter&summer)
Winters are very cold
Summers are brief with little rainfall
What is permafrost
A layer of permanently frozen ground
What are the two types of grassland
Savannah grassland
Temperate grassland
Where are savannah grasslands found
Between the tropics
What is the weather like in savannah grasslands
Distinct dry
Wet seasons
Rainfall is low
Where are temperate grassland found
Higher latitudes
What is the weather like in temperate grassland
Variation in weather and less rainfall
Where are temperate deciduous forests found
Mid latitudes
What is the weather like in deciduous forests
Summers are warm
Winters are mild
Rainfall all year round
What are deciduous trees
Trees which loose their leaves in winter
What are polar ecosystems found
Around the north and south poles
What is the weather like in polar areas
Very cold
Icy
Dry
Where are hot desserts found?
Between 15* and 35* north and south of the equator
What is the weather like in hot desserts
Very hot during the day and very cold at night
Where are tropical rainforests found
Around the equator between the tropics
What is the weather like in tropical rainforests
Hot and wet all year round
