34.8-34.18 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Which types of biomes are found in the continental United States?
A
High mountains, chaparral, temperate grassland, desert, coniferous forest, and temperate
broadleaf forest, wetlands
2
Q
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical rainforest?
A
a. Found along the equator.
b. Forest structure consists of distinct layers.
c. Contains nutrient-poor soil.
3
Q
True or false: The grasses of savannas survive frequent fires because the shoots necessary for
their growth are found underground. If false, make it a correct statement.
A
True
4
Q
A terrestrial biome characterized by grasses, few trees, periodic fires, and a brief rainy season
is a(n) ____________.
A
savanna
