Biomes and Ecosystems

What is a biome?

• A man-made structure for storing water

• A large geographical area of distinctive plant and animal groups

• A small area with only one type of plant and animal

• A type of rock found in deserts

Name three major types of biomes.

• Desert, tundra, rainforest

• Terrestrial, freshwater, marine

• Lake, pond, river

• Polar, savanna, grassland

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of computer software

• A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

• A new type of exercise equipment

• A type of exotic flower

How are biomes and ecosystems related?

• Biomes and ecosystems are completely unrelated and have no connection.

• Biomes are only found in aquatic environments, while ecosystems are only found on land.

• Biomes are large geographic areas with similar climate and vegetation, while ecosystems are smaller, localized communities of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

• Biomes are small localized communities of living organisms, while ecosystems are large geographic areas with similar climate and vegetation.

What are the factors that determine the type of biome in a particular area?

• Population density, wind direction, vegetation color

• Average income, number of lakes, distance from the equator

• Type of government, number of buildings, language spoken

• Climate, soil type, topography, and human activities

Explain the concept of food chain in an ecosystem.

• A food chain is a type of exercise routine for animals in an ecosystem

• A food chain is a series of restaurants in an ecosystem

• A food chain is a method of communication between organisms in an ecosystem

• A food chain is a series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

• Producers convert water into energy through photosynthesis and provide food for the ecosystem.

• Producers convert soil into energy through photosynthesis and provide food for the ecosystem.

• Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis and provide food for the ecosystem.

• Producers convert air into energy through photosynthesis and provide food for the ecosystem.

Describe the characteristics of a desert biome.

• Low precipitation, high temperatures, and sparse vegetation

• High precipitation, low temperatures, and dense vegetation

• Low precipitation, low temperatures, and dense vegetation

• Moderate precipitation, moderate temperatures, and abundant vegetation

What are the threats to the biodiversity of biomes and ecosystems?

• Increased conservation efforts

• Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and overexploitation of natural resources

• Decreased human impact

• Introduction of more invasive species

How can individuals contribute to the conservation of biomes and ecosystems?

• By ignoring conservation organizations and living unsustainably

• By increasing their carbon footprint and using more resources

• By reducing their carbon footprint, supporting conservation organizations, practicing sustainable living, and participating in local conservation efforts.

• By participating in activities that harm local ecosystems