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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?

The total collection of organisms of a geographic region or time period (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who suggested the term 'biome' in 1916?

Clements (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Climatic and soil aspects (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Biotope (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Biogeographic province (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Precipitation and water use (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Leslie Holdridge classify climates based on in 1947?

Temperature and rainfall (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Temperature and rainfall (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Temperature and water (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Biotope (C) 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?

'Zonobiome', 'orobiome', and 'pedobiome' (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Morphoclimatic and phytogeographical domain (C) Signup and view all the answers