Biomes and Climate Quiz

What is a biome? A biome is an area of the planet that can be classified according to the plants and ______ that live in it.

What are the 4 characteristics that define a biome? temperature, ______, amount of light, amount of water.

How are climate and weather different? Weather is the daily fluctuation of temperature and precipitation. Climate is the weather in a particular ______ over a long period of time.

What is albedo and why is it important?

• Albedo is the measure of reflectivity of a surface, and it is important because it affects the Earth's energy balance.

• Albedo is a type of cloud formation, and it is important for predicting weather patterns.

• Albedo is a measure of atmospheric pressure, and it is important for understanding climate change.

• Albedo is a type of ocean current, and it is important for marine navigation.

Climatograms are graphical representations of what?

• Temperature and precipitation

• Wind speed and direction

• Humidity and air pressure

• Solar radiation and UV index

What are keystone and indicator species?

• Keystone species are those that have a disproportionately large impact on their environment relative to their abundance, while indicator species are organisms used to assess the health of an ecosystem.

• Keystone species are organisms used to assess the health of an ecosystem, while indicator species have a disproportionately large impact on their environment relative to their abundance.

• Both keystone and indicator species are organisms that have a disproportionately large impact on their environment relative to their abundance.

• Both keystone and indicator species are organisms used to assess the health of an ecosystem.

How are mangroves a keystone species?

• They provide habitat for a wide range of species.

• They are the tallest trees in the forest.

• They produce the most oxygen among plants.

• They are the fastest growing plants.

What is threatening the mangrove populations?

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• All of the above

How does a community change after a disturbance?

• It remains unchanged

• It undergoes succession

• It becomes extinct

• It relocates to a new area

What are the 3 main types of biodiversity?

• Genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecological diversity

• Habitat diversity, population diversity, and genetic diversity

• Species diversity, ecological diversity, and genetic diversity

• Ecosystem diversity, habitat diversity, and population diversity