Ecosystem and Endemic Species Quiz

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What are the two types of grass mentioned in the text?

Sweet grass and sour grass

Which type of grass grows on fertile soil and has good nutrients?

Sweet grass

Which animals are found in the Nama Karoo biome?

Blesbuck, black wildebeest, springbuck, eland

What variety of birds can be found in the Nama Karoo biome?

Including the blue crane Signup and view all the answers

Describe the climate of the Nama Karoo biome.

Summers are very hot, winters are very cold with regular frost, receives very little rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant type of vegetation in the Nama Karoo biome?

Grasses and dwarf shrubs Signup and view all the answers

What is the Namaqualand region known for in terms of vegetation?

colourful wild flowers Signup and view all the answers

How do plants in the biome survive?

by storing water in fleshy leaves Signup and view all the answers

What are the plants in the biome called?

succulents Signup and view all the answers

How are the plants adapted to reduce transpiration?

thick waxy cuticle and reducing the number of stomata Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of animals found in the biome?

bat eared fox, meercat, geckos Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Fynbos biome found?

Western Cape, against the coast Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of animals found in this biome?

Grysbok, klipspringer, bontebok, rooikat Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of plant species in this biome is endemic?

65% Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of temperature in this biome?

20⁰C to 30⁰C Signup and view all the answers

In which provinces does the forest biome occur?

Spread over four provinces Signup and view all the answers

How does rainfall vary in this biome?

Rainfall seasons vary, in some forests it rains only in winter, although it is always humid. Most forests receive rainfall throughout the year. Signup and view all the answers

What is the soil like in this biome?

Thick layer of soil, rich in nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Define ecosystem and explain its components.

An ecosystem is the interaction between various biotic components of an area and the interaction of the biotic with the abiotic environment. It consists of biotic (living organisms) and abiotic (non-living factors) components. Signup and view all the answers

What are endemics and what makes them unique?

Endemics are organisms that naturally only occur at one specific place on earth and nowhere else. They are unique because of their restricted distribution. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of biosphere and its three main components.

The biosphere is the part of the earth where living organisms are found. It consists of the atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water), and lithosphere (soil and rocks). Signup and view all the answers

How are ecosystems and biomes related?

Ecosystems are the units of the biosphere, while the biosphere can be seen as the sum of all ecosystems on Earth. Biomes are different parts of the Earth with different climatic conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Why are plants and animals adapted to specific climates?

Plants and animals are adapted to survive in specific climates because different environments have unique conditions that require specific adaptations for survival. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of different plants and animals surviving in different environments.

Different plants and animals surviving in different environments contribute to biodiversity and ecological balance by occupying specific niches and roles. Signup and view all the answers

What type of plant is well adapted to desert life in the Nama Karoo biome?

Welwitschia Signup and view all the answers

Name a few trees that can be found in the Nama Karoo biome.

African moringo, Camelthorn, Euphorbias Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of animal species that are endemic to the Nama Karoo biome?

Lizard, geckos, snakes Signup and view all the answers

Which animals, such as Oryx and silver-backed jackals, can be found in the Nama Karoo biome?

Oryx, silver-backed jackals Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the seeds carried by organisms in the Nama Karoo biome?

They germinate and grow into grasses and flowers after sufficient rainfall. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the vegetation transformation in the Nama Karoo biome after a period of high rainfall.

Grasses and flowers cover the area. Signup and view all the answers