Biomes and Biodiversity

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is the significance of the rainforest in terms of biodiversity?

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Rainforests are home to a vast number of species, making them one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.

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What are flora and fauna?

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Flora refers to the plant life in a particular region, while fauna refers to the animal life.

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How do abiotic factors influence ecosystems?

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Abiotic factors such as temperature, water, sunlight, and soil affect the types of organisms that can live in an ecosystem and how they interact.

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What might happen to the earth’s atmosphere if the rainforest disappeared?

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We’d have less oxygen and more carbon dioxide, which could lead to climate change.

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Where are the tropics located?

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The tropics are located near the equator.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to maintain the ecosystem's health.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.