CRT Review 4 th Quarter Part 3 Obj. 7.0

What is a biome? A biome is a geographic area characterized by the same flora, fauna, and climate.

Which biome has the lowest yearly rainfall? The desert

What type of fauna might you expect to find in a tropical zone? Lizards, snakes, scorpions, …

Which type of organisms are most likely found in the temperate grasslands? Grasses, food crops, bison.

Describe the basic characteristics of a temperate biome. Moderate rainfall and temperatures. A variety of different sized animals.

In which biome are we located? The temperate forest.

Which biome is described as having the most fertile soil? The temperate grassland.

What are the two abiotic factors that determine the type of terrestrial biome found in each region? Temperature and precipitation.

How have animals in the desert adapted to surviving in a climate with little water? They have thick, scaly skin to reduce water loss, smaller in size, and are active at night.

Which biome is described as receiving less than 25 cm of rainfall per year and having rats, lizards, snakes, and scorpions? The tropical desert.

What biome is characterized by extreme day and night temperatures, below average rainfall, and a low variety of flora and fauna? The tropical desert

Which biome is the most biologically diverse? The tropical rain forest

Which biome is described as having less that 25 cm of rainfall yearly, summer days that last 24 hours, and plants such as mosses and lichens? The tundra

Describe the types of flora, fauna, temperature, and rainfall characteristic of the polar regions. Very few plants, animals that are adapted to cold, below average temperature and precipitation.

What are the characteristics of the soil in the tropical rain forest? The soil is thin and nutrient poor.

Why don’t trees grow at higher elevation? The growing season is too short because of the low temperatures.