Ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
What does an ecosystem include?
A
All the biotic and abiotic parts of an area.
2
Q
What are the characteristics of a Tundra environment?
A
- high latitudes
- little rainfall
- mosses, grasses and shrubs
- permafrost
3
Q
What are the characteristics of a Boreal forest environment?
A
- 50-60° N
- winters are cold and dry
- summers are mild and moist
- trees are coniferous
4
Q
What are the characteristics of a Tropical rainforest environment?
A
- around the equator
- hot and wet
5
Q
What are the characteristics of a hot desert environment?
A
- 15-35° around the equator
- little rainfall
- sandy soil
6
Q
What are the characteristics of a polar environment?
A
- north and south poles
- cold and dry
- dark for several months
7
Q
What are the features of a grassland environment?
A
- dry and wet
- no trees
8
Q
What are the features of a temperate deciduous forest environment?
A
- mid latitudes
- four distinct seasons
