Exam 17: Global Biogeography

On the map, the biome at F is:

Monsoon forests differ from low-latitude rainforests because they respond to their dry season.

The biome shown in this picture is

Coastal forest is associated with:

______________________ is the type of forest that occurs in the southeastern part of the United States.

The biome shown in this picture is:

Since humans took up agriculture, the Earth's forests have been diminishing through the process of _____________.

Some species of trees are ___________ forms-adapted to the dry environment with small leaves and thorns.

Savannas are maintained by drought, fire, and grazing.

Savanna is a type of forest biome.

Plants with several stems branching from base near the soil surface and foliage close to ground level are:

The biome that consists of a combination of trees and grassland in various proportions is the:

Laurel forests are a type of mid-latitude deciduous forest.

The needleleaf forest has widely diverse tree species.

Clear-cutting results in:

Woody plants that are vines supported by other vegetation are:

The biome in which trees are medium height with flattened crowns thick and rough bark, small leaves, some thorns, and also some broad-leaved deciduous species interspersed with grasses is:

Oak, beech, hickory, walnut, maple, elm, and pines are BEST associated with:

The area of most deserts is covered by forbs and herbs.

Australia has areas of sclerophyll forests.