Biomes and Ecosystems Quiz

<p>Sublimation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A dry continental climate and frequent fires. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Northern coniferous forests have a longer growing season than boreal forests. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Below the tundra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High levels of precipitation throughout the year. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Located near the equator. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperate forests receive more precipitation than temperate grasslands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phytoplankton (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solar energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Too cold and short of a growing season. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coastal rainforests are influenced by the ocean's moisture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Saltwater (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being primarily terrestrial environments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>150 meters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continental slope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minerals and nutrients sink to the bottom of the ocean. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cold water contains higher levels of nutrients that support kelp growth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The coastal zone has higher levels of nutrients than the oceanic zone. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trees, shrubs, grasses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Latitude (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tundra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first trophic level significantly influences biome structure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mean Annual Precipitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Similar structures can evolve in different continents due to similar environments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Different types of ecosystems identified by climate and dominant producers.

A level in an ecosystem defined by how energy and nutrients are passed through.

The main species that produce energy in an ecosystem, like plants.

Land-based ecosystems characterized by climate and vegetation types.

Ecosystems dominated by trees, typically over 10 meters tall.

Non-woody plants, including grasses and small plants.

The average amount of rainfall a location receives in a year.

Fire influences which type of ecosystems develop in certain climates.

Ecosystems near the equator with high rainfall and biodiversity.

A type of tropical forest with little seasonal variation and evergreen trees.

Tropical forest with a longer dry season and deciduous trees that shed leaves.

A grassland ecosystem with scattered trees and frequent fires.

Arid regions dominated by shrubs and succulents, experiencing extreme temperatures.

Ecosystems with evergreen shrubs, found in specific world regions, characterized by winter rain.

Biomes characterized by dry conditions and seasonal precipitation, often prone to fires.

Coastal forests with a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees, affected by climate.

Cold forests dominated by conifers, featuring long winters and short summers.

A treeless biome too cold for forests, with permanently frozen soil.

The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

The upper layer of the ocean where sunlight penetrates enough for photosynthesis.

Ecosystems primarily consisting of water, covering 75% of Earth’s surface.

Unicellular and multicellular organisms that are primary producers in aquatic systems.

Species that are unique to a specific geographic area, often found in Mediterranean regions.

The layer below the photic zone with limited light, typically 150-200 meters deep.

The underwater landmass that extends from a continent, characterized by shallow waters.

Underwater ecosystems formed by large seaweeds, found in shallow, cold waters.

Biodiverse underwater ecosystems in shallow, tropical waters, built from coral polyps.