Biomes Test Review

Front

What do many animals in the grasslands do?

Back

Graze

Front

What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?

Back

Tropical, Temperate, Polar

Front

How do sharp teeth help animals survive?

Back

Animals can use them to attack their prey.

Front

How are latitude and temperature related?

Back

Higher latitude = Colder air temperature.

Front

Where does the energy from an ecosystem come from?

Back

Sun.

Front

What is a biome?

Back

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

Front

What is the main characteristic of a desert biome?

Back

Low precipitation and extreme temperatures.

Front

What type of vegetation is commonly found in a tundra biome?

Back

Mosses, lichens, and low shrubs.

Front

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

Back

Climate, particularly temperature and precipitation.

Front

What adaptation helps animals in the rainforest?

Back

Camouflage to blend in with the dense vegetation.