10 Questions
What is the composition of the soil in a temperate deciduous forest?
Rich topsoil and deep clay-rich lower layer
What type of vegetation forms a dense canopy in a temperate deciduous forest?
Trees
Which large mammals were originally found in the temperate deciduous forest biome?
Puma, wolves, and bison
What led to the destruction of much of the original temperate deciduous forest in Europe and North America?
Logging and land clearing for farms, tree plantations, and cities
What is the key characteristic of temperate grasslands like tallgrass prairies in terms of rainfall?
Less rainfall compared to temperate deciduous forests
What contributes to the considerable organic material content in grassland soil?
Aboveground portions of many grasses dying off each winter
Which large herds of grazing animals were originally found on temperate grasslands?
Bison, pronghorn, and elk
Who were the principal predators in the temperate grasslands?
Wolves
What was one of the main activities that converted deciduous forests to agricultural use?
Logging and land clearing for farms
What survives underground in grasslands contributing to organic content in the soil?
Aboveground portions of many grasses dying off each winter
Test your knowledge on the Earth's major terrestrial biomes, including climate, soil, and environmental factors affecting aquatic ecosystems. Explore concepts such as biomes, environmental characteristics of ecosystems, and their relation to climate.
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