Tropical Rainforest and Deciduous Forest
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What type of vegetation is typically found in tundra regions?

  • Moss, lichens, and shrubs (correct)
  • Scattered trees and grasses
  • Grasses and trees
  • Cacti and desert shrubs
  • Which biome is characterized by permanently frozen soil?

  • Grassland
  • Savanna
  • Desert
  • Tundra (correct)
  • What is the average annual rainfall in grasslands?

  • More than 60 inches
  • 40-60 inches
  • Less than 10 inches
  • 10-30 inches (correct)
  • What term is used to describe a community of different populations living in the same geographical area?

    <p>Community group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's area is covered by terrestrial ecosystems?

    <p>28%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of desert ecosystems?

    <p>Low rainfall and intense sunshine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest biome in terms of vegetation?

    <p>Scattered very tall emergent trees, canopy layer, and understory vegetation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much rainfall does the Deciduous Forest biome typically receive per year?

    <p>30-60 in per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the Taiga or Coniferous Forest biome be found?

    <p>Eurasia, North America (Alaska), and Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Chaparral or Shrubland biome in terms of rainfall?

    <p>Mild temperatures with abundant winter rainfall and dry summers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adaptation do animals in the Taiga or Coniferous Forest biome have to survive the harsh climate?

    <p>Thick fur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the Philippines was covered in Rainforests in 1999?

    <p>18.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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