22-4 Biomes and Adaptations

Front

What biome has the most biodiversity (variety of plants and animals)?

Back

Rainforest

Front

What is a characteristic climate of a rainforest?

Back

Wet and hot with high rainfall throughout the year.

Front

Which biome is Canada primarily located in?

Back

Taiga

Front

What is a major problem for plants in the Rainforest Biome?

Back

Other plants limit the sun.

Front

What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in birds?

Back

Birds migrate to warmer places during winter.

Front

Define 'biome'.

Back

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

Front

What is a structural adaptation?

Back

A physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival in its environment.

Front

Give an example of a structural adaptation in plants.

Back

Cacti have thick stems to store water.

Front

What is the primary factor that determines the type of biome in an area?

Back

Climate, particularly temperature and precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between a tundra and a taiga biome?

Back

Tundra has permafrost and is cold with little vegetation, while taiga is a forest biome with coniferous trees and a warmer climate.