Geography - Ecosystems Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a biome?
A
An area classified according to the species that live in that location.
2
Q
How do biomes differ?
A
Temperature, soil type, mass of light and water
3
Q
Where is the tundra biome mostly located?
A
In the far north (Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Russia)
4
Q
Where is the savanna grassland mostly located?
A
Africa , India, South America
5
Q
Where is the temperate climates mostly located?
A
Above the Tropic of Capricon
6
Q
Where is the Tropical Rainforest found?
A
Close to the equator
