Final Review/Chapter 1

Front

What type of biome has more species than all the other biomes combined?

Back

Tropical Rain Forest

Front

What does the prefix 'Bio-' mean?

Back

life, living

Front

How do the biosphere and the atmosphere interact?

Back

Living things need air to survive.

Front

Which sphere does the lithosphere belong to?

Back

Lithosphere.

Front

How can a biome's climate be described?

Back

By a graph of its average monthly temperature and average monthly precipitation.

Front

What is the main characteristic of a tropical rain forest?

Back

It has a canopy, an understory, and typically receives two meters of precipitation annually.

Front

What is the significance of seasonal variation in precipitation?

Back

It affects the types of plants and animals that can thrive in a biome.

Front

What is the difference between the biosphere and the lithosphere?

Back

The biosphere includes all living organisms, while the lithosphere refers to the Earth's solid outer layer.

Front

What role does the atmosphere play in the biosphere?

Back

It provides essential gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide for living organisms.

Front

What is an example of a biome with hot temperatures all year?

Back

Tropical Rain Forest.