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Which of the following grassland types is characterized by receiving around 500mm of rainfall annually?
Which of the following grassland types is characterized by receiving around 500mm of rainfall annually?
The tundra experiences a growing season of approximately 90 days.
The tundra experiences a growing season of approximately 90 days.
False
Name one adaptation of plants in the tundra biome.
Name one adaptation of plants in the tundra biome.
Shallow root systems or low to the ground growth
The average temperature range in tropical forests is between _____ and _____ Celsius.
The average temperature range in tropical forests is between _____ and _____ Celsius.
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Match the following biomes with their defining characteristics:
Match the following biomes with their defining characteristics:
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What type of trees are commonly found in tropical grasslands?
What type of trees are commonly found in tropical grasslands?
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Temperate grasslands typically support a large number of trees and shrubs.
Temperate grasslands typically support a large number of trees and shrubs.
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What is the main surface cover in the tundra biome?
What is the main surface cover in the tundra biome?
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What type of trees tend to be dominant in some ecosystems, particularly woodlands?
What type of trees tend to be dominant in some ecosystems, particularly woodlands?
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What is eutrophication primarily caused by?
What is eutrophication primarily caused by?
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In moorland ecosystems, vegetation is often managed by allowing it to grow without any interventions.
In moorland ecosystems, vegetation is often managed by allowing it to grow without any interventions.
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Economic development is solely about tourism activities along coastlines.
Economic development is solely about tourism activities along coastlines.
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What is the main purpose of burning moorland vegetation?
What is the main purpose of burning moorland vegetation?
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What impact does the removal of a species, such as cod, have on the ecosystem?
What impact does the removal of a species, such as cod, have on the ecosystem?
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Broadleaf trees are primarily _________, losing their leaves in autumn.
Broadleaf trees are primarily _________, losing their leaves in autumn.
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Match the following ecosystems with their characteristics:
Match the following ecosystems with their characteristics:
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Eutrophication damages other organisms in water by absorbing _____ from the environment.
Eutrophication damages other organisms in water by absorbing _____ from the environment.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is a major characteristic of the soils in wetland areas?
What is a major characteristic of the soils in wetland areas?
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What has driven the need for bigger ports in recent years?
What has driven the need for bigger ports in recent years?
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Coniferous trees lose their leaves seasonally like deciduous trees.
Coniferous trees lose their leaves seasonally like deciduous trees.
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What condition is typically found in areas like the Somerset Levels?
What condition is typically found in areas like the Somerset Levels?
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The decline of cod species in 2011 had no effect on the ecosystem.
The decline of cod species in 2011 had no effect on the ecosystem.
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What are the consequences of using too many fertilizers in agriculture?
What are the consequences of using too many fertilizers in agriculture?
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What is the primary reason for the high biodiversity in tropical rainforests?
What is the primary reason for the high biodiversity in tropical rainforests?
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Secondary consumers can sometimes be tertiary consumers in a food web.
Secondary consumers can sometimes be tertiary consumers in a food web.
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What adaptation allows rainforest plants to shed excess water from heavy rainfall?
What adaptation allows rainforest plants to shed excess water from heavy rainfall?
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The rainforest's soil contains nutrients primarily at the ______.
The rainforest's soil contains nutrients primarily at the ______.
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What temperature range is typical for the tundra biome?
What temperature range is typical for the tundra biome?
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Match the following rainforest adaptations with their descriptions:
Match the following rainforest adaptations with their descriptions:
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Tropical forests have the same rainfall distribution as deserts.
Tropical forests have the same rainfall distribution as deserts.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tropical rainforests?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tropical rainforests?
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Name one characteristic of boreal forests.
Name one characteristic of boreal forests.
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What role do detritivores play in the rainforest ecosystem?
What role do detritivores play in the rainforest ecosystem?
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In temperate forests, trees shed their leaves in ______ to reduce transpiration.
In temperate forests, trees shed their leaves in ______ to reduce transpiration.
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Which biome has a total annual rainfall of around 200mm and receives much of its precipitation as snow?
Which biome has a total annual rainfall of around 200mm and receives much of its precipitation as snow?
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Tropical rainforests typically have a young ecosystem that develops quickly.
Tropical rainforests typically have a young ecosystem that develops quickly.
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Match the biome with its corresponding feature:
Match the biome with its corresponding feature:
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Short vegetation growing seasons of about 60 days are characteristic of tundra.
Short vegetation growing seasons of about 60 days are characteristic of tundra.
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What types of animals commonly exist in boreal forests?
What types of animals commonly exist in boreal forests?
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What is the average temperature in Manaus during the month of July?
What is the average temperature in Manaus during the month of July?
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The driest months in Manaus occur in January, February, and March.
The driest months in Manaus occur in January, February, and March.
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What is the approximate total rainfall in March?
What is the approximate total rainfall in March?
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The range of temperature in Manaus is ______°C.
The range of temperature in Manaus is ______°C.
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Match the following months with their corresponding rainfall amounts in Manaus:
Match the following months with their corresponding rainfall amounts in Manaus:
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Which of the following months has the lowest average rainfall?
Which of the following months has the lowest average rainfall?
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There is a significant connection between temperature and rainfall in Manaus.
There is a significant connection between temperature and rainfall in Manaus.
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What are the two key terms associated with the nutrient cycle mentioned?
What are the two key terms associated with the nutrient cycle mentioned?
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Study Notes
Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Management
- Tropical rainforests in South America have the largest biodiversity on Earth.
- A resource is the stock or supply of something useful to people.
- The biosphere is the part of Earth capable of supporting life.
- Exploitation is the act of using natural resources.
- A finite resource is one that will eventually run out.
- The water cycle is the continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, oceans, and land.
- Minerals are naturally occurring, solid, non-living substances (e.g., coal, diamonds).
- Moorland is upland land in the UK with acidic, peaty soils and small shrubs, such as heather, with few trees.
- Heathlands are lowland areas with small shrubs, like heather and gorse, with a few birch trees.
- Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the autumn.
- Coniferous trees stay in leaf all year round.
- Wetlands are low-lying, wet areas of land.
- Aquaculture is the breeding of fish in controlled conditions.
- Colonization is becoming established in an area.
- Abiotic factors are non-living components of an environment (e.g., water, wind, oxygen).
- Biotic factors are living components of an environment (e.g., plants, animals).
- Detritivores are animals that feed on dead plant or animal matter.
- Organic material was once living.
- Inorganic material was never living.
- Soil is the top layer of the earth's surface.
- Biomass is the amount or weight of living organisms in an area.
- The nutrient cycle is the movement and exchange of organic and inorganic materials.
- A food chain is a series of steps illustrating energy transfer between organisms.
- A food web is a network of food chains.
- Biodiversity refers to the variety of species in an area.
- Limiting factors are factors (such as temperature and moisture) that limit biodiversity.
- The structure of tropical rainforests involves layers of plants and animals.
- Transpiration is the evaporation of moisture from plant leaves.
- Eutrophication is excessive plant growth due to fertilizers.
- Monoculture is growing a single crop over large areas.
- Overpopulation is having too many people in an area compared to its resources.
- Favela are shanty towns in Brazil.
- NGOs are non-governmental organizations.
- Carbon credits are permits to emit carbon dioxide.
- Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas.
- Hibernation is a state of dormancy during winter.
- An ecosystem is a community of interacting organisms and their environment.
- A biome is a global-scale ecosystem.
- The biosphere is all living things on Earth.
The World's Ecosystems
- Biomes have unique characteristics, primarily influenced by climate.
- Biomes include temperate and boreal forests, tropical grasslands, temperate grasslands, deserts, and tundra.
- These biomes have varying temperature ranges, precipitation patterns, and associated plant and animal life.
The UK's Ecosystems
- The UK has varied ecosystems, but not a huge number of different types.
- Key ecosystem types are farming, moorlands/mountains, grasslands, woodlands, wetlands.
- The percentages of these ecosystems vary across the UK.
- There are different types of plants and animals that are adapted to live in these ecosystems.
The UK's Marine Ecosystems
- UK marine ecosystems are extensive.
- Inshore habitats are close to the shoreline.
- Offshore habitats are further from the shoreline.
- Examples include estuaries, lagoons, salt marshes, seaweed, deep-sea beds, beaches, coral reefs, oyster beds, seagrass beds, sea caves.
Human Activities and the Marine Ecosystem
- Overfishing is a significant threat.
- Eutrophication is caused by excess nutrients.
- Ports are important for trade but can damage habitats.
- Economic development can cause coastal damage.
- Windfarms impact marine environments.
Tropical Rainforests and the Nutrient Cycle
- Tropical rainforests have unique climate data, with high temperatures and high rainfall in areas such as Manaus, Brazil.
- Tropical rainforests are highly productive biomes, with high biodiversity and continuous tree cover.
- The nutrient cycle in the rainforest is influenced by rapid decomposition and nutrient cycling.
- The rainforest loses leaves in a short period of time, and there are not many limiting factors.
- Rainforest trees are evergreen.
Deforestation in the Tropical Rainforest
- Deforestation is the clearing of forests for various reasons.
- Major causes include agriculture, mineral extraction, and population growth.
- Madagascar is a case study where deforestation is occurring, often using methods like 'tavy' (slash-and-burn agriculture).
- Deforestation has significant environmental consequences and impacts on biodiversity.
Woodland Ecosystems
- Woodland ecosystems cover large areas in the UK.
- Features include: deciduous trees (oak), and conifers, understory of plants and shrubs.
- These ecosystems have characteristic animals and birds, and are influenced by climate and human activities.
- There is less leaching in deciduous woodlands.
Deciduous Woodlands
- Deciduous woodlands have a broad range of temperature and rainfall.
- The key point is that this ecosystem has fewer limiting factors.
- The ecosystem has differing layers.
- The amount of biodiversity is moderate.
- Woodland ecosystems are affected by human activities.
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Test your knowledge on various biomes including tundra, tropical forests, and grasslands. This quiz covers characteristics, adaptations of plants, and the impacts of human activities on these ecosystems. Challenge yourself with questions about rainfall, temperature ranges, and ecosystem management.
