Ecology Part 2 Review

Front

What is a biome?

Back

A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms.

Front

Which biome has less than 25 cm of rain each year?

Back

Desert.

Front

What are the four layers of the rainforest from top to bottom?

Back

Emergent, Canopy, Understory, Floor.

Front

Which biome is characterized by permafrost and low temperatures?

Back

Tundra.

Front

What adaptation helps plants survive in the desert?

Back

Plants with deep roots.

Front

What is the main characteristic of a savanna biome?

Back

It has grasslands with scattered trees and experiences seasonal rainfall.

Front

What type of forest is known for having trees that lose their leaves in the fall?

Back

Deciduous Forest.

Front

What is the primary difference between a desert and a grassland biome?

Back

Deserts receive very little rainfall, while grasslands have moderate rainfall.

Front

What is the role of the canopy layer in a rainforest?

Back

It provides habitat for many animals and absorbs most of the sunlight.

Front

What type of plants are typically found in the tundra biome?

Back

Mosses, lichens, and low shrubs.