APES Biomes

What is a biome?

• A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

• A small region with a specific climate and weather patterns.

• A type of animal that lives in a specific habitat.

• A geological formation that influences the landscape.

What are the main characteristics of a tundra biome?

• Warm temperatures, high precipitation, and fertile soil.

• Cold temperatures, low precipitation, and permafrost.

• Mild temperatures, moderate precipitation, and dense forests.

• Hot temperatures, low humidity, and sandy soil.

What is the atmospheric layer closest to the Earth?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is the significance of biodiversity in a rainforest?

• It increases the likelihood of natural disasters.

• High biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability and resilience.

• It reduces the number of species in the ecosystem.

• It makes the rainforest less attractive to tourists.

How do human activities impact biomes?

• They have no impact on biomes.

• They can lead to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity.

• They improve biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• They only affect urban areas, not natural biomes.

Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals due to its climate?

• Desert

• Grassland

• Rainforest

• Tundra

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

• Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

• Decomposers produce energy through photosynthesis.

• Decomposers compete with plants for sunlight and nutrients.

• Decomposers are primary producers in the food chain.

Which environment is characterized by plants with spines and waxy leaves?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Temperate Forest

• Grassland

What biome is known for trees with broad leaves that fall off in winter?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Seasonal (Deciduous) Forests

• Desert

• Boreal Forest (Taiga)

What type of forest is characterized by coniferous trees?

• Taiga or Boreal Forests.

• Deciduous Forests.

• Tropical Rainforests.

• Temperate Forests.