Ecosystem and Biomes

A biome is a CLIMATIC and geographically defined area that contains ecologically similar plants, animals and soil organisms. These areas of communities with ecologically similar characteristics are called _____________.

• Ecosystem 
• Biomes 
• elevations 
• vegtations 

By what factors are biomes defined/classified? 

• climate 
• genetice smilatures 
• plant structures 
• leaf types 

There are TWO fundamental classifications of biomes. They are: 1. Terrestrial (land) biomes and 2. 

• Space Biomes 
• Amphibious biomes
•  Aquatic biomes
• None of the above

Do biomes change and move throughout the years?

• Yes 
• No 

There are two types of aquatic biomes: ____________________ and __________________ Check the two below.

• deep sea biome
  and marine biome
• freshwater biome
•  river biome
• None of the Above 

There are 4 major terrestrial (land) biomes. Check the two that apply. 1. Desert 2. Forest 3. ____________ 4. ____________

• Prarieland
•  Flatland
• Grassland
• Tundra

Why are freshwater and marine biomes the most important of all biomes?

•  They are the biggest biomes.
• They have the most varied species
• They have water which is essential to human life. 
• None of the Above 

Which biome is the most diverse biotic community in the world?

• marine
• grassland
•  tundra
•  forest