Biomes and Microbiomes Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The total collection of organisms of a geographic region or time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suggested the term 'biome' in 1916?

    <p>Clements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tansley add to the concept of 'biome' in 1935?

    <p>Climatic and soil aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a concrete geographical unit in German literature?

    <p>Biotope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Brazilian literature, what is the term 'biome' sometimes used as a synonym of?

    <p>Biogeographic province</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the 1978 study on North American grasslands, what led to above-ground primary production?

    <p>Precipitation and water use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Leslie Holdridge classify climates based on in 1947?

    <p>Temperature and rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used to define 30 'humidity provinces' in Leslie Holdridge's classification scheme?

    <p>Temperature and rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to cool and warm season growth habit according to the 1978 study on North American grasslands?

    <p>Temperature and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'biome' correspond to in the Walter terminology in German literature?

    <p>Biotope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Biome' in the article refers to an international, non-regional terminology irrespective of the continent, corresponding to which terms in the Walter terminology?

    <p>'Zonobiome', 'orobiome', and 'pedobiome'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'biome' sometimes refer to in Brazilian literature?

    <p>Morphoclimatic and phytogeographical domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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