Ecosystems and Biomes

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor within an ecosystem?

Decomposition is a process where plants absorb nutrients directly from the atmosphere.

Name one abiotic factor that significantly influences an ecosystem.

The transfer of energy from producers to consumers can be illustrated through a food ________.

Match the biome regions with their climate characteristics:

Which of the following characteristics is most typical of tropical rainforest soil?

Selective logging is a sustainable management strategy that involves clear-cutting entire forest areas.

Name one adaptation of plants in the tropical rainforest to deal with high rainfall.

Deforestation in tropical rainforests can be driven by logging, farming, and ________.

Match the threat to the appropriate sustainable management strategy:

Which of these processes returns nutrients to the soil after a plant or animal dies?

A food web is simpler than a food chain because it only shows one path of energy transfer.

Name one major global biome characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperature variations.

Buttress roots are an adaptation of trees in rainforests for structural ________.

Match each organism with its role in a food chain:

Which biome is characterized by having the highest biodiversity on Earth?

Ecotourism focuses on promoting unsustainable travel practices to maximize profits.

In deserts, what is one adaptation animals might have to conserve water?

The breakdown of rocks releasing minerals into the soil is known as ________.

Match the concept with its description:

Why do tropical rainforests tend to have poor nutrient soil despite high biodiversity?

Reforestation involves clearing forested areas for agricultural use.

What is the average temperature range in tropical rainforests?

________ is a threat to the rainforests that involves the removal of trees for commercial purposes.

Match the adaptation to the biome

Which of the following is an example of sustainable management in tropical rainforests?

Climate change does not impact the rainfall patterns in tropical rainforests.

What is the term for travel that minimizes environmental impact?

A more complex network of interconnected food chains is called a food ________.

Match the biome with the temperature pattern: