2.4 CHOOSE

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Climate changes daily

• Weather is long-term

• Climate is the average over time

• Weather is global

What determines biome distribution?

• Salinity and sunlight

• Population and latitude

• Temperature and precipitation

• Air pressure and wind

Which biome has the highest biodiversity?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical rainforest

• Boreal forest

Where are boreal forests located?

• Near equator

• Coastal regions

• High latitudes

• Mid-latitudes

What is the dominant vegetation in savannas?

• Cacti

• Grasses and scattered trees

• Tall deciduous trees

• Conifers

Which factor limits productivity in tundra biomes?

• Light

• Salinity

• Permafrost

• High rainfall

Which forest biome has four distinct seasons?

• Tropical rainforest

• Boreal forest

• Temperate forest

• Tundra

Which biome receives the least rainfall?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Temperate forest

• Tropical rainforest

What feature characterizes tropical climates?

• Extreme cold

• Low humidity

• Consistent heat and high rainfall

• Seasonal snow

What is the role of insolation in ecosystems?

• Drives ocean currents

• Prevents rainfall

• Fuels photosynthesis

• Increases salinity