Exam 17: Global Biogeography

Biomes are broken down into smaller vegetation units called:

Low-latitude rainforests are jungles of impenetrable plant thickets.

A biome that consists of a combination of trees and grassland in various proportions is known as a _________ biome.

The plant form in which algae and fungi live together low to the groundare:

The biome noted for low branched, gnarled trees with small, hard and leathery leaves, coupled with extensive areas of evergreen scrub is:

Destruction of tropical rainforests increases rainfall and lowers temperatures.

Needleleaf forests are dominated by conifers.

The forest characterized by tall, broadleaf trees with a continuous dense summer canopy, lush layer of spring herbs, and a variety of animals through the layers is the:

Mid-latitude deciduous forest is found in:

Large areas of tropical rainforest are being cleared for agriculture in spite of the fact that the land is of poor fertility.

Sclerophyll forest is associated with:

Identify three ways that the low-latitude rainforest differs from the monsoon forest. Briefly explain a factor responsible for this difference.

Low-latitude rainforests usually have sparse plant foliage close to the ground because:

It is generally considered that the tallest tree species is the:

In the low-latitude rainforest, plants grow throughout the year.

The biome shown in this picture is:

The needleleaf forest biome is the boreal forest.

A _________________ biome is one of the cold regions consisting of grasses, grass-like plants, flowering herbs, dwarf shrubs, mosses, and lichens.

The forest that grows in areas of continuous warm temperatures and abundant precipitation every month is the:

The biome consisting of grasses, grass-like plants, flowering herbs, dwarf shrubs, mosses and lichen with reindeer moss, caribou, reindeer, lemmings, ptarmigan, foxes, wolves, and musk oxen is the: