Biomes of the World Review HW

A(n) __________ is a group of ecosystems that share similar characteristics.

The __________ in saltwater ecosystems is higher than in freshwater ecosystems.

The two major types of biomes are terrestrial and __________.

As the __________ increases, the temperature gets colder.

• altitude

• density

• precipitation

• salinity

The two most important characteristics that influence land biomes are __________.

• temperature and precipitation

• salinity and temperature

• precipitation and depth

• salinity and latitude

Tropical rainforest biomes get more than 200 cm of rainfall a year and are located near the __________.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Most tropical rainforests have poor __________. The land cannot support crops.

Asia, South America, and Africa contain the largest __________ in the world.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The tallest trees in the tropical rainforest are called __________.

• emergents

• conifers

• shrubs

• mosses

Tropical rainforests are characterized by __________.

• high temperatures and high salinity

• low temperatures and low rainfall

• low temperatures and high humidity

• high temperatures and high rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6