A key feature of the neritic zone is
stable temperatures and high oxygen levels
Terrestrial biomes are generally characterized by their plant life, while aquatic biomes are generally characterized by their animal life.
True
This biome is also known taiga and is dominated by coniferous trees.
boreal forest
This biome is dominated by grasses and forbs and has few trees; fire is an important part of maintaining balance in this hot tropical area that receives little rain each year.
savanna
This biome is also known as prairies, where few trees grow and soils are rich in humus.
temperate grassland
Evergreen trees dominate this biome, and fewer nutrients decompose quickly, leading to less readily available nutrients in the soil.
boreal forest
This biome has unpredictable precipitation that results in low vegetation and animal diversity - many species flourish when rains arrive, but become dormant between rains.
subtropical desert
Larger animals such as whales are typically found in which zone?
pelagic
This biome is home to the highest levels of species diversity due to its high net primary productivity rate.
tropical wet forest
This biome is characterized by warm summers and cold winters with precipitation levels fairly constant throughout the year.
temperate forest (?)
Where would you not expect to find photosynthetic organisms?
intertidal zone
WRONG
Epiphytes are found throughout this biome due to its high annual rainfall levels and stable solar radiation levels year-round
tropical wet forest
This biome has dense vegetation that is able to sustain large populations of grazing animals like bison.
temperate grassland
This biome has soils referred to as permafrost and has low growing plants and lichen.
arctic tundra
Also known as the scrub forest, this biome is dominated by shrubs adapted to periodic fires
chaparral
This is where salt and fresh water mix, creating a rich, biodiverse community
estuary
Which of the following statements about biomes is true?
Fires are important in maintaining savannas, chaparrals, and temperate grasslands
Which zone would be the least stable zone in terms of maintaining constant conditions?
intertidal zone (?)
This biome is dominated by grasses and forbs and has few trees; fire is an important part of maintaining balance in this hot tropical area that receives little rain each year.
savanna
This biome is home to the highest levels of species diversity due to its high net primary productivity rate.
tropical wet forest