Brilliant Biomes revision questions Flashcards
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What is a biome?
a) A type of animal
b) A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region
c) A type of rock
d) A weather pattern
b) A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region
Which of the following is NOT a type of biome?
a) Desert
b) Tundra
c) Rainforest
d) Volcano
d) Volcano
What is the largest biome on Earth
a) Desert
b) Rainforest
c) Ocean
d) Grassland
c) Ocean
Which biome is characterized by a layer of permanently frozen subsoil?
a) Desert
b) Tundra
c) Rainforest
d) Grassland
b) Tundra
Which biome is known for its large variety of species and high rainfall?
a) Desert
b) Tundra
c) Rainforest
d) Grassland
c) Rainforest
Average Height
Emergent
Over 70 meters
Weather
Emergent
Windy and wet, lacking shelter, which makes it hostile for most plant and animal species.
Common Inhabitants
Emergent
Birds, bats, butterflies, and gliders
Average Height
Canopy
30-70 meters
Weather
Canopy
99% of sunlight falls into this layer, creating an ideal environment for animals and plants.
Common animal Inhabitants
Canopy
Red-eyed tree frogs, howler monkeys, coatis, sloths, toucans, and iguanas.
Common plant Inhabitants
Canopy
Rainforest vines, lianas, and epiphytes (plants growing on other plants) thrive here.
Average Height
Understory
15-30 meters
Weather
Understory
It receives filtered sunlight, allowing for the growth of smaller plants, shrubs, and saplings.
Common animal Inhabitants
Understory
Jaguars, ocelots, anteaters, and various bird species
Common plant Inhabitants
Understory
Smaller plants, shrubs, and saplings
Average Height
Forest floor
0-3 meters
Weather
Forest floor
It receives only 2-3% of sunlight, making it dark and damp.
Common animal Inhabitants
Forest floor
Tapirs, peccaries, and ground-dwelling birds
Common other Inhabitants
Forest floor
Decomposers like fungi, insects, and bacteria.
