Biomes and Natural Hazards Y9

In the taiga, bears have ​ (a)   waterproof fir to keep them warm. They also ​ (b)   through the winter to help with survival. ​ (c)   often migrate to ​ (d)   climates.

• thick
• hibernate
• Birds
• warmer
• thin
• colder

Trees in the taiga have ​ (a)  

• needles to reduce water loss and snow damage
• thick, waxy leaves to retain water
• deep roots to access underground water
• large broad leaves to capture more sunlight

1. Which layer of the tropical rainforest is home to the majority of its animal species, characterised by dense tree canopy and abundant food sources?

• • Forest floor

• • Understory

• • Canopy

• • Emergent layer 

1. Which of the following biomes is characterised by very low temperatures and limited vegetation, primarily consisting of mosses, lichens, and small shrubs?

• • Tropical rainforest 

• • Desert

• • Tundra

• • Savannah

What type of volcano is this?

• shield

• composite

• cinder cone

• volcano

What plate boundary is shown here?

• Divergent

• Conservative

• Lib Dems

• Convergent

1. Which of the following is a direct environmental impact of hurricanes?

• • Increased volcanic activity

• • Coastal erosion

• • Desertification

• • Earthquakes

What does "C" represent in the diagram, defined as "the point on the Earth's surface directly above the origin of an earthquake"?

• Focus

• Fault

• Epicentre

• Hypocentre

1. Which of the following conditions is essential for the formation of a tropical cyclone?

• • Cold surface sea temperature

• • High atmospheric pressure

• • Low wind shear

• • A strong gulf stream 

​ ​ (a)   are the most common cause of tsunamis.

• Earthquakes
• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes
• Wildfires