Ecosystems and Biomes

What is typically going to happen in an area when there are more predators than prey?

• predator population will eventually die out.

• The prey species will become extinct.

• The species richness and biodiversity will decrease.

• All the above

Check the boxes that apply:
Two characteristics of both biomes and ecosystems are ___.

• the vast variety of species.

• the existence of living and non-living factors.

• the interaction between animals, plants, and microorganisms.

• their disappearance if they fail to keep balance.

Tropical rainforests, tundra, and coniferous forests are found in both ___ and ___.

• biomes and ecosystems.

• urban and rural areas.

• renewable and nonrenewable resources.

• climate and temperature.

When characteristics help you with the survival in an environment it's known as ___.

(One word answer. Spelling counts.)

In ___ you find communities of organisms that interact with each other in specific ways.

• biomes

• environments

• ecosystems

• mantles

Write the following regions from bigger to smaller: biome, ecosystem, environment.

Spelling and punctuation count.

Tropical rainforests are important because of their ____ and ____.

• biodiversity.

• sustainability.

• non-sustainability.

• deforestation.

What is a biome?

• A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region.

• A small community of plants and animals within a specific area.

• A single species living in a specific area.

• A type of ecosystem found only in tropical regions.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert biome?

• High rainfall and dense vegetation.

• Low rainfall and sparse vegetation.

• Moderate rainfall and deciduous trees.

• High humidity and evergreen trees.

What is the primary difference between a tundra and a taiga biome?

• Tundra has permafrost, while taiga has coniferous forests.

• Tundra is found near the equator, while taiga is found near the poles.

• Tundra has high biodiversity, while taiga has low biodiversity.

• Tundra is a marine biome, while taiga is a freshwater biome.