Terrestrial Biomes Flashcards

Flashcards to review the characteristics of different terrestrial biomes, including temperature, precipitation, and examples of organisms.

What are the main characteristics of tropical rain forests?

Hint: Think 'Equator' and 'Layers'.

Located near the equator, high constant temperatures and rainfall, nutrient-dense soil due to rapid decomposition, vegetation layered into canopy, sub-canopy, and understory.

What is the average annual temperature and precipitation in tropical rain forests?

Hint: Remember '68 and Lots'.

Temp: 68°F or above; Precipitation: 5-400mm

What are some consumers and producers in tropical rain forests?

Hint: Picture 'Jaguars in Trees'.

Consumers: Jaguars, orangutans; Producers: Layered vegetation including trees, epiphytes, and lianas

What defines tropical seasonal forests?

Hint: Recall 'ITCZ Seasons'.

Seasons are based on the movement of the ITCZ, warm temperatures with wet and dry periods. Trees lose leaves in dry seasons (deciduous).

What is the average annual temperature and precipitation in tropical seasonal forests?

Hint: 'Warm with Variation'.

Temp: 68°F or above; Precipitation: 0-250mm

What are some consumers and producers in tropical seasonal forests?

Hint: Think 'Deer under Baobabs'.

Consumers: Deer, black bears; Producers: Deciduous trees (acacia, baobab), shrubs, grass

Where do deserts typically occur, and what are some of their key characteristics?

Hint: '30 Degrees Dry'.

Occur 30 degrees north and south of the equator, also called subtropical deserts with plants such as succulents and cacti adapted to prevent water loss through smaller leaves.

What is the average annual temperature and precipitation in deserts?

Hint: 'Low teens and Null'.

Temp: 15-22°C; Precipitation: 0mm

What are some consumers and producers in deserts?

Hint: Envision 'Camels and Cacti'.

Consumers: Camels, bobcats; Producers: Succulents, euphorbs, cacti, annual and perennial plants.

What are some key features of woodlands/shrublands?

Hint: Picture 'Rainy Winters and Wildfires'.

Hot summers and rainy winters, wildfires occur naturally, plants recover quickly and are drought-resistant crops grow.

What is the average annual temperature and precipitation in woodlands/shrublands?

Hint: Recall 'Teens, but Less'.

Temp: 10-20°C; Precipitation: 0-125 mm

What are some consumers and producers in woodlands/shrublands?

Hint: Squirrels & Long Roots.

Consumers: Squirrels, birds; Producers: Drought-resistant crops with long roots.

What limits plant growth in tundra biomes?

Hint: Think 'Cold Feet'.

Cold climate, permafrost presence prevents plants with long roots from growing.

What is the average annual temperature and precipitation in tundra biomes?

Hint: 'Below Freezing, Just a Spritz'.

Temp: Below 41°F; Precipitation: 25-75 mm

What are some consumers and producers in tundra biomes?

Hint: 'Caribou Munching Moss'.

Consumers: Caribou, lemmings; Producers: Moss, lichens, shrubs (low-growing vegetation)

What are the characteristics of temperate rainforests?

Hint: Coast, Fog, Firs.

Found on coasts with moderate temperatures and high precipitation, moderate summers and winters, foggy conditions, and large trees such as coniferous trees.

What is the average annual temperature and precipitation in temperate rainforests?

Hint: 'Mild Temps, Decent Rain'.

Temp: Between 41 and 68°F; Precipitation: 25-175mm

What are some consumers and producers in temperate rainforests?

Hint: 'Apes & Ancient Trees'.

Consumers: Anacondas, gorillas; Producers: Coniferous trees (firs, coastal redwoods), ferns, mosses

How do temperate seasonal forests differ from temperate rainforests?

Hint: 'Seasons Change, Leaves Fall'.

Warmer summers and colder winters, contain more (broadleaf) deciduous trees than coniferous trees and named temperate deciduous forests.

What is the average annual temperature and precipitation in temperate seasonal forests?

Hint: 'Similar Range, Less Rain'.

Temp: Between 41 and 68°F; Precipitation: 50-100mm

What are some consumers and producers in temperate seasonal forests?

Hint: 'Deer & Deciduous'.

Consumers: Deer, badgers; Producers: Deciduous trees (maple, oak)

What characterizes temperate grassland biomes?

Hint: Grasslands = Grass & Fire

Hot summers and cold winters, dry summers, regular natural wildfires due to little precipitation, grasses and nonwoody flowering plants.

What is the average annual temperature and precipitation in temperate grassland biomes?

Hint: 'Temperate & Middling Moisture'.

Temp: Between 41 and 68°F; Precipitation: 50-125mm

What are some consumers and producers in temperate grassland biomes?

Hint: Prairie dogs eating grass

Consumers: Prairie dogs, coyotes, bison; Producers: Grasses, nonwoody flowering plants

What

Coniferous evergreen trees because of the cold climate.