Biomes and Their Characteristics

The video explores terrestrial biomes, focusing on how sunlight and rainfall influence plant life. It explains the role of latitude in determining climate and describes various biomes, including tundra, deserts, forests, and grasslands. The video highlights the unique characteristics of each biome, such as temperature ranges and precipitation levels, and discusses the biodiversity found in temperate and tropical forests.

What primarily differentiates terrestrial biomes?

• Animal species

• Plant life

• Altitude

• Soil type

Which line on Earth receives the most direct sunlight?

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

What is a key characteristic of tundra biomes?

• High temperatures

• Permanently frozen soil

• Abundant rainfall

• Dense forests

Which factor is most responsible for defining a desert biome?

• High temperatures

• Proximity to the equator

• Lack of precipitation

• Sandy soil

What type of forest is characterized by dense evergreen trees?

• Deciduous forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Boreal forest

• Temperate forest

Which biome is known for tall grasses and scattered trees?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Savanna

• Temperate forest

What is a defining feature of temperate forests?

• Evergreen trees

• High temperatures

• Deciduous trees

• Low rainfall

Where are tropical rainforests typically located?

• In desert regions

• Close to the equator

• At high altitudes

• Near the poles

Which biome receives the most rainfall annually?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Temperate forest

• Tropical rainforest

What type of trees are found in temperate forests?

• Palm

• Coniferous

• Deciduous

• Cactus