Biomes Flashcards
(7 cards)
Where are the tundra areas located?
The tundra areas are located in northern parts of the world.
Which biomes are mostly used for pasture?
Desert, Mediterranean, Temperate, Tropical.
Which biomes are mostly used for crop land?
Tropical, temperate, mediterranean.
Which biomes produce the least food?
Tundra, ice, desert.
What is the definition of a biome?
A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g. forest or tundra.
What are spatial relationships in thematic maps?
A spatial relationship is the interconnection between two or more pieces of information in a thematic map, and the degree to which they influence each other’s distribution in space.
What are the five distinct biomes across the earth?
Tundra, desert, forest, grassland, and aquatic biomes.