9 HaSS Biomes and Food Security

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What is the definition of a biome?

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A major terrestrial vegetation community, for example, a tropical forest, a temperate grassland or a desert. Similar biomes are found around the world in similar climatic zones, but may have different species of plants and animals.

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Which of the following is not a terrestrial biome: Boreal Forest, Grasslands, Polar Lands, Coral Reef?

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Coral Reef

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What is pastoralism?

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When people raise domestic animals in grassland environments using herd and household mobility.

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The biome commonly found between the two tropics is?

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Tropical rainforest

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What is the definition of climate?

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A long term
average (minimum 30 years) of weather conditions at a place. For example, some are
hot and wet all year (Singapore); some have hot, wet summers and warm, dry winters (Darwin); and some
have warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters (Adelaide and Perth)

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What is the definition of biomass?

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Material that comes from living organisms, such as plants and animals

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What acronym do we use to ensure we follow cartographic (map) conventions (rules)? Options: B - Border, O - orientation, L - Legend, T - Title, S - Scale, S - Source

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Border, orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source

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What are the geographical processes that create a rainforest biome?

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Rainfall is the most important factor in creating a rainforest biome. Rainforests need an average of at least 80 inches (2,000 mm) of rainfall annually to support the lush vegetation. Rainforests are found in areas where temperatures remain warm year-round. This allows the warm and moist air to rise, creating an environment where rain clouds can form, and precipitation can occur often. Humidity: High rainfall and warm temperatures create a humid environment in rainforest biomes. This humidity helps to maintain the high levels of moisture necessary for the vegetation in the forest to thrive.

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What acronym do we use to ensure we follow graphic conventions (rules)? Options: S - Scale, A - Axes, L - Legend, T - Title, S - Source.

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S - Scale, A - Axes, L - Legend, T - Title, S - Source.

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Which of the following is a way to overcome limitations of climate? Irrigation, Extensive farming, Intensive farming, Leached

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Irrigation