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?

    <p>Chaparral biome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the foothills biomes typically located?

    <p>On the edges of mountain ranges at specific elevations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Plant growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Western side</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They increase dramatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic makes estuaries ideal for fish reproduction?

    <p>Nutrient-rich environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does development along estuaries have on the habitats?

    <p>Destroys habitats and introduces pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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