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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the main characteristic of desert ecosystems?

<p>Low rainfall and intense sunshine (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Taiga or Coniferous Forest biome be found?

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

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

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

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