Exam 6: Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity

Which term includes the others? 

Where are most of the nutrients in the tropical rain forests found? 

____________________ occurs when a change in the direction of tropical winds warms coastal surface water,suppresses upwelling's,and alters much of the Earth's weather.

Why has cattle grazing caused grasslands to be converted to desert?

What would NOT be found at the base of a big tree in a tropical rain forest? 

In mountain biomes,how many kilometres' change in latitude is each 100-metre gain in elevation roughly equivalent to? 

Convection occurs when matter warms,becomes less dense,and rises within its surroundings.

Most boreal forests are dominated by a few species of_____________________________ trees.

In which biome are large herds of grazing herbivores found? 

Which biome is most likely to be found on the top of a very tall mountain in a tropical zone? 

What are the two most important factors in climate? 

Deserts are primarily located in hot,tropical regions.

____________________ deserts have high daytime temperatures in the summer and low daytime temperatures in the winter.

Most of North America's native tall and short grass prairies have disappeared as a result of agricultural development.

How do temperate deciduous forests compare to tropical rain forests? 

What type of trees tend to be found in wet tropical rain forests? 

____________________ are formed when the moisture in the air condenses.

Why are there fewer plant species in coniferous forests than in deciduous forests? 

In which biome would a small burrow-dwelling animal with thick fur live? 

AIR -Which letter in the diagram corresponds to tropical deciduous forest?