Biomes Unit Review
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What is a biome?
An area of the planet classified by the plants and animals that live there
What is the tundra biome like?
Cold, treeless, and has permanently frozen ground (permafrost)
Where is the tundra found?
Arctic regions like northern Canada, Alaska, and Siberia
What is the taiga biome like?
Cold, largest biome, with many trees; animals often hibernate
Where is taiga found?
Northern parts of North American, Europe, and Asia
What is the grassland biome like?
Large rolling land with many grasses, few trees, and frequent fires
Where are grasslands found?
Central North American (prairies), Africa, and parts of Asia
What is the deciduous forest biome like?
Four seasons, many trees, animals use camouflage
Where are deciduous forests found?
Eastern Unites States, Europe, and parts Asia
What is the Savanna biome like?
Tropical grassland with a few trees and little rainfall
Where are savannas found?
Africa, South America, Australia
What is the chaparral biome like?
Hot, dry summers, mild winters, with frequent fires and droughts
Where is chaparral found?
California, Mediterranean region, and parts of Australia
What is the rainforest biome like?
Warm year-round, near the equator, with rainy and dry seasons
Where are rainforests found?
Amazon (South America), Central Africa, Southeast Asia
What is the desert biome like?
Hot or cold, very dry, little vegetation, many nocturnal animals
Where are deserts found?
Sahara (Africa), southern Western U.S., Antarctica (cold desert)
What is the alpine biome like?
Cold, mountainous, small vegetation, animals have insulation
Where is alpine found?
Mountain regions like the Rockies and Himalayas
What is a climatogram?
A graph showing temperature and rainfall of an area to help identify biomes and climate changes
What is weather?
Daily changes in temperature and precipiatation
What is climate?
Long-term weather patterns in a specific area
What is a keystone species?
A species that has a large impact on its ecosystem and affects many other species
What is an indicator species?
A species that shows environmental changes and helps measure ecosystem health
What is an invasive species?
A species that spreads quickly and has a few natural controls, often harming ecosystems
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life in an ecosystem
Why is biodiversity important?
It supports human health, economic prosperity, and ecosystem stability
