Understanding Biomes

Biomes are large ecological communities shaped by climate, precipitation, elevation, and salinity. They host diverse plants and animals adapted to specific conditions. Climate changes affect the types of organisms found in a biome. Precipitation varies from rain to snow, influencing biome characteristics. Elevation impacts climate, altering the flora and fauna. Aquatic biomes differ in salinity, affecting the species present.

What are biomes primarily formed in response to?

• Specific climates

• Human activities

• Plant growth

• Animal migration

Which of the following is NOT a factor that differentiates biomes?

• Precipitation

• Animal species

• Climate

• Soil type

How does climate affect the types of plants and animals in a biome?

• It influences the available resources

• It has no effect

• It determines the soil type

• It changes the water sources

What can precipitation in biomes take the form of?

• Only rain

• Rain and snow

• Rain, snow, sleet, and hail

• Only snow

Which factor is NOT influenced by the elevation of a biome?

• Animal species

• Type of plants

• Climate

• Salinity

What is a characteristic of aquatic biomes like oceans?

• Variable salinity

• Low salinity

• High salinity

• No salinity

How does salinity affect aquatic biomes?

• It changes the water color

• It influences the types of plants and animals

• It determines the water temperature

• It has no effect

Which of the following is true about biomes at high elevations?

• They have a unique climate affecting flora and fauna

• They are unaffected by climate

• They have a constant climate

• They are only found in cold regions