global ecosystems P1

Cards (35)

  • How many major types of ecosystems will be discussed in the video?
    Seven
  • Where are tundras typically located?
    High latitudes above 60 degrees north
  • Which continents have tundra regions?
    Europe, Canada, and Alaska
  • How is rainfall in the tundra defined?
    Little rainfall all year
  • What type of vegetation is commonly found in the tundra?
    Moss, grass, and low shrubs
  • What is the name given to the permanently frozen layer of ground in the tundra?
    Permafrost
  • At what latitudes are taigas commonly found?
    Mid to high latitudes between 50-60 degrees north
  • Which type of trees dominate the taiga ecosystem?
    Coniferous
  • What characteristic helps coniferous trees in the taiga conserve energy?
    Needles
  • Where are tropical rainforests located?
    At the equator, between the tropics
  • What are the temperatures and rainfall like in tropical rainforests?
    Hot and wet all year round
  • What is characteristic of the vegetation structure in tropical rainforests?
    Dense canopies of vegetation forming distinct layers
  • Where are hot deserts generally located?
    Between 15 and 35 degrees north and south
  • What are the daily temperature fluctuations like in hot deserts?
    Extreme temperature changes
  • What temperature ranges can occur in hot deserts?
    45°C during the day, 0°C at night
  • What type of vegetation is commonly found in hot deserts?
    Some needle-like trees
  • What adaptation helps desert vegetation conserve water?
    Needle-like leaves
  • What are the two types of grasslands discussed?
    Temperate and savannah
  • Where are temperate grasslands found?
    Higher latitudes with temperature variations
  • What type of vegetation is found in temperate grasslands?
    Just grass
  • Where are savannah grasslands found?
    Between the tropics
  • What is the rainfall pattern in savannah grasslands?
    Dry and wet seasons with low rainfall
  • What type of vegetation is found in savannah grasslands?
    Mostly grasses with scattered trees
  • Where are temperate deciduous forests primarily located?
    Mid-latitudes
  • How many distinct seasons do temperate deciduous forests have?
    Four
  • What are the summers and winters like in temperate deciduous forests?
    Warm summers and mild winters
  • What is the rainfall pattern in temperate deciduous forests?
    Rainfall all year round
  • What adaptation do deciduous trees have for winter?
    They lose their leaves
  • Where are polar ecosystems found?
    Around the north and south poles
  • What are the conditions like in polar ecosystems?
    Very cold and dry
  • What limits growth in polar ecosystems?
    Limited growing season
  • Why is the growing season limited in polar regions?
    They remain dark for several months
  • How long is the growing season in polar ecosystems?
    Limited to two months
  • What can be used to skip to certain ecosystems in the video?
    Timestamps
  • Between which two tropics are tropical rainforests located?
    Capricorn and Cancer