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Understanding Biomes Classification

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Why are estuaries considered to be brackish or slightly salty?

Because they house a variety of nutrient-rich plants

Due to the high levels of precipitation

Because they are located near the ocean

As a result of mixing saltwater from high tides with fresh water from rivers (correct)

What do estuaries provide that make them ideal for fish reproduction?

High levels of pollution

High elevation habitats

Nutrient-rich environments (correct)

Extreme desert-like conditions

Why is the development along estuaries considered detrimental to the populations relying on them?

It introduces pollutants and destroys habitats (correct)

It increases nutrient levels

It enhances the ecosystem balance

It provides better breeding grounds

Which biome is characterized by cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers?

Chaparral biome Signup and view all the answers

Where are the foothills biomes typically located?

On the edges of mountain ranges at specific elevations Signup and view all the answers

What is absent in the extreme desert biomes found on mountain tops?

Plant growth Signup and view all the answers

Which side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range receives more precipitation according to the text?

Western side Signup and view all the answers

What happens to precipitation levels as clouds move inland and reach higher elevations?

They increase dramatically Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes estuaries ideal for fish reproduction?

Nutrient-rich environment Signup and view all the answers

What effect does development along estuaries have on the habitats?

Destroys habitats and introduces pollutants Signup and view all the answers