Exploring Biogeographic Realms

What are the major characteristics of flora in the Nearctic realm?

• Diverse ecosystems including coniferous forests, deciduous forests, grasslands, and tundra with endemic species.

• Tropical rainforests with high humidity and no seasonal changes.

• Deserts with sparse vegetation and high temperatures year-round.

• Savannas dominated by acacia trees and large herbivores.

Flora and Fauna in The Nearctic (North America)

• Bald Eagle

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• American Bison

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• Maple Tree

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• Douglas Fir

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• Grizzly Bear

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Identify a notable bird species that inhabits the Neotropical region.

• Harpy Eagle

• Macaw

• Toucan

• Quetzal

Why is habitat preservation important in the Palearctic realm?

• Habitat preservation is unnecessary for species survival in the Palearctic realm.

• Habitat preservation is important for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem stability in the Palearctic realm.

• Habitat preservation leads to increased pollution and habitat destruction.

• Habitat preservation only benefits human activities in the region.

What solutions can be implemented for habitat preservation in the Oriental realm?

• Promote industrial expansion in wildlife habitats

• Increase urban development in natural areas

• Implement protected areas, sustainable land use, ecosystem restoration, wildlife protection laws, and community engagement.

• Eliminate all wildlife protection regulations

Describe the climate and vegetation typical of the Australian Region.

• The climate is consistently cold with only tundra vegetation.

• The climate is tropical year-round with no deserts or arid areas.

• The climate is diverse, including arid, semi-arid, and tropical, with vegetation ranging from drought-resistant plants in deserts to rainforests in coastal areas.

• The region is dominated by temperate forests and heavy rainfall.

What are the key environmental challenges facing the Australian Region?

• Overfishing and water scarcity.

• Deforestation and urban sprawl.

• Climate change impacts, invasive species, and habitat loss.

• Soil erosion and excessive rainfall.

How do human activities impact the biogeographic realms?

• Human activities significantly impact biogeographic realms by altering habitats and disrupting ecosystems.

• Human activities only benefit local species in biogeographic realms.

• Human activities enhance biodiversity in biogeographic realms.

• Human activities have no effect on biogeographic realms.

What role do protected areas play in habitat preservation?

• Protected areas are primarily used for recreational activities.

• Protected areas are only for the protection of plant species.

• Protected areas play a crucial role in habitat preservation by conserving biodiversity and providing safe environments for wildlife.

• Protected areas have no impact on wildlife populations.

Explain how climate change affects habitats in different biogeographic realms.

• Climate change only affects urban areas, not natural habitats.

• Climate change disrupts habitats by altering temperature and precipitation, leading to species migration, habitat loss, and ecosystem changes across different biogeographic realms.

• Habitat changes are solely caused by human activities unrelated to climate change.

• Climate change has no impact on habitats in any biogeographic realm.