Year 9 CAT - Geography - Part 1

What is a biome? (2 marks)

List seven types of biomes found on Earth. (1 mark each)

Which of the following biomes does Australia have (not a complete list)?

• Polar

• Tundra

• Grassland

• Temperate forest

• Freshwater Aquatic

Multiple ecosystems can exist within a biome. What is an ecosystem? Give an example. (2 marks)

In which biome or ecosystem would a crocodile live?

• Temperate forest

• Savannah

• School locker

• Tropical river

In which biome or ecosystem would a koala live?

• Temperate forest

• Tundra

• Alpine glacier

• Savannah

In which biome or ecosystem would a penguin live?

• Tropical rainforest

• Polar

• Alpine glacier

• Swamp

In which biome or ecosystem would a cheetah live?

• Tropical rainforest

• School locker

• Aquatic

• Grassland

In which biome or ecosystem would a snow gum live?

• Tropical rainforest

• Alpine forest

• Tundra

• Indoor herb garden

Ecosystems have both biotic and abiotic elements. What is the difference between biotic and abiotic? (2 marks).