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What is a biome?
What is a biome?
- The total collection of organisms of a geographic region or time period
- A biogeographical unit consisting of a biological community formed in response to the physical environment and regional climate (correct)
- A mix of organisms that coexist in a defined space on a small scale
- The collection of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms present on or in a human body
How does a biome differ from a habitat?
How does a biome differ from a habitat?
- A biome is broader than habitat and can comprise a variety of habitats (correct)
- A biome covers small areas, while a habitat comprises a variety of habitats
- A habitat is a mix of organisms that coexist in a defined space, while a biome spans more than one continent
- A biome is only found on one continent, while a habitat can cover small areas
What is a microbiome?
What is a microbiome?
- The collection of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms present on or in a human body
- A mix of organisms that coexist in a defined space on a small scale (correct)
- A biogeographical unit consisting of a biological community formed in response to the physical environment and regional climate
- The total collection of organisms of a geographic region or time period
What does the term 'biota' refer to?
What does the term 'biota' refer to?
Who suggested the term 'biome' in 1916?
Who suggested the term 'biome' in 1916?
What did Tansley add to the concept of 'biome' in 1935?
What did Tansley add to the concept of 'biome' in 1935?
What is the term used to describe a concrete geographical unit in German literature?
What is the term used to describe a concrete geographical unit in German literature?
In Brazilian literature, what is the term 'biome' sometimes used as a synonym of?
In Brazilian literature, what is the term 'biome' sometimes used as a synonym of?
According to the 1978 study on North American grasslands, what led to above-ground primary production?
According to the 1978 study on North American grasslands, what led to above-ground primary production?
What did Leslie Holdridge classify climates based on in 1947?
What did Leslie Holdridge classify climates based on in 1947?
What was used to define 30 'humidity provinces' in Leslie Holdridge's classification scheme?
What was used to define 30 'humidity provinces' in Leslie Holdridge's classification scheme?
What led to cool and warm season growth habit according to the 1978 study on North American grasslands?
What led to cool and warm season growth habit according to the 1978 study on North American grasslands?
What does the term 'biome' correspond to in the Walter terminology in German literature?
What does the term 'biome' correspond to in the Walter terminology in German literature?
'Biome' in the article refers to an international, non-regional terminology irrespective of the continent, corresponding to which terms in the Walter terminology?
'Biome' in the article refers to an international, non-regional terminology irrespective of the continent, corresponding to which terms in the Walter terminology?
What does the term 'biome' sometimes refer to in Brazilian literature?
What does the term 'biome' sometimes refer to in Brazilian literature?
