Understanding Biomes

What is a biome?

• A type of weather pattern

• A specific country

• A type of ecosystem

• A large area with similar climate, flora, and fauna

What does the Greek root 'bios' mean?

• Water

• Life

• Group

• Earth

Which term refers to the plant life in a biome?

• Ecosystem

• Fauna

• Flora

• Climate

How do biomes differ from ecosystems?

• Biomes are only found in deserts

• Biomes focus on specific interactions

• Biomes are smaller than ecosystems

• Biomes cover large areas with similar environments

How many major biomes do some scientists recognize?

• Eleven

• Seven

• Five

• Three

Which biome is characterized by water environments?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Aquatic

• Forest

What type of climate do desert biomes typically have?

• Cold and snowy

• Temperate and rainy

• Hot and dry

• Cold and wet

Which animals are commonly found in forest biomes?

• Fish and whales

• Camels and lizards

• Deer and bears

• Reindeer and polar bears

What is a characteristic of grassland biomes?

• Wide open spaces with grasses

• Frozen ground

• Dense forests

• Abundant water bodies

Which biome is known for its extreme cold and limited plant life?

• Tundra

• Forest

• Desert

• Grassland