Classification of Biomes

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Why are estuaries important for fish and other animals?

To offer protection from predators

To provide a peaceful environment for resting

To act as nurseries for reproduction (correct)

To serve as a source of fresh water

What is a negative impact of development along estuaries?

Increased oxygen levels in the water

Enhanced biodiversity in the area

Detrimental effects on populations relying on estuaries (correct)

Decreased pollution levels in the water

What type of animals are commonly found in the chaparral biome?

Lions and elephants

Rattlesnakes and coyotes (correct)

Dolphins and whales

Polar bears and penguins

Where are foothills typically located?

At the base of mountains Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes extreme desert biomes from polar ice caps?

Cold and dry conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Western side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range receive more precipitation?

Because of higher elevation Signup and view all the answers

In which type of biome can you find drought-resistant plants like California Sagebrush?

Chaparral biome Signup and view all the answers

Why is pollution in estuaries harmful to the food chain?

It disrupts the balance and can harm organisms Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes foothills from highlands within the mountain ranges?

Elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of plants in chaparral biomes?

Drought resistance Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Why are estuaries important for fish and other animals?

What is a negative impact of development along estuaries?

What type of animals are commonly found in the chaparral biome?

Where are foothills typically located?

What distinguishes extreme desert biomes from polar ice caps?

Why does the Western side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range receive more precipitation?

In which type of biome can you find drought-resistant plants like California Sagebrush?

Why is pollution in estuaries harmful to the food chain?

What distinguishes foothills from highlands within the mountain ranges?

What is a characteristic of plants in chaparral biomes?

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