1.2 Terrestrial Biomes

• What defines terrestrial biomes?

  Climate, soil, vegetation
• Key factors that classify terrestrial biomes include climate, soil, and vegetation
• Climate, soil type, and geographical features influence terrestrial biome distribution
• Key climate elements influencing biomes are temperature and precipitation
• Soil composition affects plant nutrient uptake and root support.
• Order the following factors influencing biome distribution based on their impact:

  1️⃣ Climate

  2️⃣ Soil

  3️⃣ Geography
• What is the climate of a tropical rainforest?

  Warm, high rainfall
• The desert biome is characterized by sandy soil and drought-resistant plants
• Tundra biomes have permafrost as their soil type.
• What are the typical temperatures in a tropical rainforest?

  $25^\circ$ to $28^\circ$C
• Tropical rainforests are distinguished by their biodiversity and complex ecological relationships
• What are terrestrial biomes defined by?

  Climate, soil, vegetation
• Terrestrial biomes are defined by climate, soil type, and vegetation cover
• Temperature and precipitation patterns are key factors that classify biomes.
• What role does vegetation play in classifying terrestrial biomes?

  Dominant plant species
• Tropical rainforests have warm, high rainfall and nutrient-poor soil
• Temperate deciduous forests have mild summers and cold winters.
• What type of vegetation is common in savannas?

  Grasses, scattered trees
• Deserts have hot, dry climates and sandy soil low in organic matter
• The tundra biome has permafrost soil.
• Match the biome with its climate and vegetation:

  Tropical Rainforest ↔️ Warm, high rainfall, evergreen broadleaf trees

  Temperate Deciduous Forest ↔️ Mild summers, cold winters, deciduous trees

  Desert ↔️ Hot, dry, drought-resistant plants

  Tundra ↔️ Cold, dry, mosses and lichens
• Deciduous forests have mild summers and cold winters
• Savannas have warm, dry summers and variable soil.
• Deserts are characterized by hot, dry climates and sandy soil low in organic matter
• Tundra biomes have cold, dry climates with permafrost soil.
• What are the three key factors that classify terrestrial biomes?

  Climate, soil type, vegetation
• Match the biome with its climate:

  Tropical Rainforest ↔️ Warm, high rainfall

  Desert ↔️ Hot, dry

  Tundra ↔️ Cold, dry

  Temperate Deciduous Forest ↔️ Mild summers, cold winters
• Order the factors influencing terrestrial biome distribution:

  1️⃣ Climate

  2️⃣ Soil

  3️⃣ Geographical features
• Climate influences biome distribution through temperature and precipitation.
• Fertile soils in temperate deciduous forests support deciduous trees
• How do mountain ranges affect biome distribution?

  Create rain shadows
• Match the biome with its vegetation:

  Tropical Rainforest ↔️ Evergreen broadleaf trees

  Desert ↔️ Drought-resistant plants

  Tundra ↔️ Mosses, lichens

  Temperate Deciduous Forest ↔️ Oak and maple trees
• What is the typical temperature range in tropical rainforests?

  $25^\circ$C to $28^\circ$C
• Tropical rainforests have high rainfall throughout the year
• Tropical rainforest soil is nutrient-poor and shallow.
• What are the distinct seasons in savannas?

  Wet and dry
• Match the savanna vegetation with its description:

  Elephant grass ↔️ Dominant grass species

  Acacia trees ↔️ Scattered drought-resistant trees

  Shrubs ↔️ Adapted to periodic droughts
• Deserts receive less than 250 mm of precipitation per year.
• What type of soil is found in temperate forests?

  Fertile, well-drained
• Match the temperate forest characteristics with their description:

  Mild summers ↔️ Warm season

  Cold winters ↔️ Cold season

  Deciduous trees ↔️ Lose leaves in winter

  Moderate rainfall ↔️ Supports tree growth