Biomes and Ecosystems

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic 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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Abiotic factors are the non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.

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What does 'terrestrial' mean?

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Terrestrial refers to environments or organisms that are related to land.

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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.

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What is a community in ecological terms?

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A community is all the populations of different species that live and interact in a particular area.

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What are the two biomes with the least precipitation?

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The tundra and desert biomes have the least precipitation.

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What is a grassland biome?

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A grassland biome is characterized by vast open spaces with grasses as the dominant vegetation, and it typically has moderate rainfall.

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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A biome is a larger area defined by climate and vegetation, while an ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment within that biome.

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What is a tundra biome?

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A tundra biome is a cold, treeless area with low-growing vegetation, found in polar regions and high mountains.

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What is a desert biome?

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A desert biome is characterized by very low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.