A large area characterized by its climate, habitat, and plant and animal life.
What are the main factors that determine the type of biome found in an area?
Temperature and precipitation.
What is the difference between a biome and a habitat?
A biome is a larger ecosystem while a habitat is a smaller, more specific area within that ecosystem where a particular organism lives.
Name three major types of biomes.
Tropical rainforest, desert, and tundra.
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment.
What is a habitat?
The specific environment in which an organism lives.
What are the main types of biomes found on Earth?
Terrestrial and aquatic biomes.
What is the importance of maintaining biodiversity within biomes?
Biodiversity ensures the stability and sustainability of ecosystems by providing a wide range of ecological services.
Define adaptation in the context of biomes and habitats.
Adaptation refers to the physical, behavioral, or physiological changes that allow an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific habitat or biome.
What is the difference between a terrestrial biome and an aquatic biome?
Terrestrial biomes are found on land, while aquatic biomes are found in water.
Name three examples of terrestrial biomes.
Desert, grassland, and tundra.
What are the main characteristics of a tropical rainforest biome?
High temperatures, high humidity, and abundant rainfall.
What are the main characteristics of a desert biome?
Low precipitation and extreme temperature fluctuations.
What are the main characteristics of a tundra biome?
Extremely cold temperatures, low precipitation, and permafrost.
What are the main characteristics of an aquatic biome?
Presence of water, which can be freshwater or saltwater.