Biome Quiz Flashcards
(57 cards)
What three factors are used to classify forests?
location, temperature, and rain
What percentage of Earth’s land is covered by forests?
30%
name the tree main types of forests
tropical (rainforest), temperate (deciduous), boreal (taiga)
What forest type is near the equator with high temp and rainfall?
tropical rainforest
Which forest has four seasons and located in mid-latitudes?
temperate forest
what forest is in the northern latitudes with long, cold winter?
boreal forest
do rainforest follow a season routine?
no, they have wet and dry seasons but stay warm year-round
how much rain do rainforests get
over 80 inches per year, great amount
what the typical temperature range of a rainforest
68 degrees F to 90 degrees F
name four types of rainforest animals
bird, fish, mammals, insects
what happens to the trees in deciduous forests infall
they lose their leaves
average temp in deciduous forests
around 50h
how much rainfall do deciduous forest egt
30 to 60 per year
name some animals in deciduous forests
deer, squirrels, mice, birds, insects
why is sunlight important in ecosystems
its the primary energy source for plants
how does wind affect forests
influences tree growth and movement of organisms
What does soil provide in a forest
place for plants and trees to grow
What do drip tips help with
water runoff from leaves
what is camouflage used for
hiding from predators
What does hibernation help animals do
Conserve energy during cold periods
What adaptations is used to survive tropical rainforest conditions
Adaptations for high humidity, rain, and sunlight
What kind of vegetation dominates grasslands
Grasses (few trees)
Difference between the climate of tropical and temperate grasslands
Tropical: warm year round
Temperate: cold winters, hot summers
Why are fire important in grasslands
Maintain health, cycle nutrients, prevent tree overgrowth
