Exploring the Categories of Biomes

The video explains biomes, large geographic regions defined by climate, animals, and plants. It categorizes biomes into terrestrial and aquatic, detailing types like forests, tundras, deserts, and marine environments. The video also highlights threats to tropical rainforests, such as deforestation and climate change, and emphasizes the ecological importance of biomes in understanding ecosystems and conservation efforts.

What is a biome?

• A small geographic region with unique weather

• A region with only one type of plant species

• A type of ecosystem found only in tropical areas

• A large geographic region characterized by specific climate, animals, and plants

What are the two main categories of biomes?

• Terrestrial and Aquatic

• Marine and Freshwater

• Tundra and Grassland

• Forest and Desert

Which type of forest biome is found closer to the equator?

• Tropical rainforest

• Chaparral

• Boreal forest

• Temperate forest

What is a characteristic feature of tundra biomes?

• Dense forests

• Abundant rainfall

• Extremely low temperatures

• High biodiversity

Which animals are well adapted to grassland biomes?

• Gazelles and giraffes

• Camels and scorpions

• Sea turtles and corals

• Polar bears and arctic foxes

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What defines a desert biome?

• High rainfall and dense vegetation

• Low temperatures and high humidity

• Less than 20 inches of rain per year and high temperatures

• Abundant freshwater sources

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the marine biome?

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

Where are estuary biomes found?

• In mountainous regions

• In desert areas

• Where freshwater bodies meet the ocean

• In the deep ocean

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What is one major threat to tropical rainforest biomes?

• Over-exploitation

• Increased snowfall

• Abundant rainfall

• Low temperatures

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Why are biomes essential for the study of ecology?

• They are the only source of freshwater

• They help us understand how plants and animals adapt to their environment

• They are found only in tropical regions

• They do not change over time

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