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?

    <p>They denature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    How does salt concentration impact organisms' water balance?

    <p>Salt concentration affects water balance through osmosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biome has the highest annual mean temperature?

    <p>Tropical forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>0°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Temperate broadleaf forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Arctic and alpine tundra</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They usually grade into each other without sharp boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ground layer of herbaceous plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It plots the temperature and precipitation in a region</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By the pattern of temperature and precipitation through the year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Tropic of Capricorn located?

    <p>30°S</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The types of animals characteristic of the biome</p> 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?

    <p>To comprehend how animals survive in different environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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