Exploring Biomes and Ecosystems

What is a biome?

• A single ecosystem with unique weather patterns

• A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms

• A type of climate found only in rainforests

• A specific type of plant found in deserts

What does a climatograph represent?

• The daily weather conditions of a region

• A graph of climate data for a specific region over 30 years

• The average temperature of the Earth

• The amount of rainfall in a desert

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Which layer of the rainforest receives the most sunlight?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Emergent layer

• Forest floor

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What is net primary production?

• The total biomass produced by plants

• The organic matter that remains after cellular respiration

• The amount of sunlight absorbed by plants

• The total energy consumed by herbivores

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What is the definition of climate?

• The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place

• The average temperature of the Earth

• Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

• The amount of rainfall in a specific region

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What are epiphytes?

• Plants that grow in water

• Plants that grow on other plants but do not take nutrients from them

• Plants that grow in deserts

• Plants that shed their leaves seasonally

What is estivation?

• A period of increased activity during the summer

• A period of inactivity and lowered body temperature that some animals undergo

• The process of shedding leaves in autumn

• The migration of birds to warmer regions

What is the canopy in a rainforest?

• The forest floor covered with fallen leaves

• The dense covering formed by the leafy tops of tall trees

• The layer of soil rich in nutrients

• The area where most animals live

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What does it mean if a tree is deciduous?

• It remains green all year round

• It sheds its leaves at the end of the growing season

• It grows only in tropical climates

• It produces flowers throughout the year

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average condition over a long period, while climate is the condition at a particular time

• Weather is the condition at a particular time and place, while climate is the overall weather over a long period

• Weather is the amount of rainfall, while climate is the temperature

• Weather is the condition of the ocean, while climate is the condition of the land

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