Biomes

Front

What biome covers most of the land mass near the Earth's equator?

Back

Tropical rainforest.

Front

What is the average, year-to-year conditions of weather in an area?

Back

Climate.

Front

What is the main factor that separates the biomes?

Back

Climate.

Front

What kind of soil is found in the desert?

Back

Sand.

Front

As you travel from the North Pole toward the equator, what biomes would you expect to see?

Back

Tundra, then grasslands, then tropical rain forests.

Front

Define 'biome'.

Back

A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

Front

What are the characteristics of a desert biome?

Back

Low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

Front

What is the significance of climate in determining biome distribution?

Back

Climate influences temperature and precipitation patterns, which dictate the types of vegetation and animal life in a biome.

Front

Name two types of grassland biomes.

Back

Savanna and temperate grasslands.

Front

What is permafrost and in which biome is it found?

Back

Permafrost is permanently frozen ground found in the tundra biome.