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Terrestrial Biomes and Climate

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Why is environmental temperature an important factor in the distribution of organisms?

Cells freeze and rupture below 0°C.

Proteins denature above 45°C.

Mammals and birds expend energy to regulate their internal temperature.

All of the above (correct)

How does water availability affect species distribution?

Desert organisms conserve water through adaptations. (correct)

Water availability influences oxygen diffusion in habitats.

All terrestrial organisms are adapted to high-salinity habitats.

Oxygen concentrations are high in deep oceans and lakes.

What happens to cells below 0°C?

They denature.

They freeze and rupture. (correct)

They experience high osmosis.

They adapt to the low temperature.

How do most proteins respond above 45°C?

They denature. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding oxygen availability in aquatic environments?

Oxygen concentrations can be low in deep oceans and deep lakes. Signup and view all the answers

How does salt concentration impact organisms' water balance?

Salt concentration affects water balance through osmosis. Signup and view all the answers

Which biome has the highest annual mean temperature?

Tropical forest Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual mean temperature of the Northern coniferous forest biome?

0°C Signup and view all the answers

In which biome would you find an annual mean temperature of 30°C?

Temperate broadleaf forest Signup and view all the answers

Which biome exhibits an annual mean temperature of -15°C?

Arctic and alpine tundra Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of terrestrial biomes in terms of temperature gradients?

They usually grade into each other without sharp boundaries Signup and view all the answers

Which layering feature is mentioned as important in all terrestrial biomes?

Ground layer of herbaceous plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a climograph according to the text?

It plots the temperature and precipitation in a region Signup and view all the answers

How are biomes influenced by temperature and precipitation, as mentioned in the text?

By the pattern of temperature and precipitation through the year Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Tropic of Capricorn located?

30°S Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect to understand about biomes, based on the text?

The types of animals characteristic of the biome Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest learning about the typical morphological, physiological, and/or behavioral adaptations of animals in biomes?

To comprehend how animals survive in different environments Signup and view all the answers