Deck 3 (slides 11-14)

The biome south of the taiga is the T_________ D________ F_______.

The temperate deciduous forest has _______ winters, _______ summers, ________ seasons, __________ precipitation’s (100-200 cm), and very fertile soil called ________ from decaying autumn leaves.

Deciduous trees are examples of climax FLORA of of the which biome? Tundra or Temperate Deciduous Forest

Gray squirrels, fox, deer are examples of climax FAUNA of the which biome? Temperate Deciduous Forest or Taiga

The biome at the same latitude as the temperate deciduous forest is called the G__________s

In the grasslands rainfall and temperature vary greatly (25-75 cm of precipitation), so there is not enough for many T______; there are also strong prevailing _______.

Examples of climax flora of the grasslands are _________.

Antelope, prairie dogs, bison are examples of climax fauna which biome? Grasslands or Temperate Deciduous Forest

Plains and prairies of North America, Steppes of Russia, Pampas of Argentia are examples of Climax Flora of which biome? Desert or Grasslands

Tropical grasslands are called S_________.

Another biome at the same latitude as the temperate deciduous forest and the grasslands is the D________.

In the desserts, there is less than ____ cm of rain per year and extreme daily _________ changes (sand, no clouds).

Examples of climax flora of the deserts are drought-resistant s_______ and s__________ plants (cacti).

The largest desert in the world is the ________ in Africa.

The biome in the Tropics by the Equator is the T_________ R____________.

The tropical rainforest has HEAVY/MODERATE rainfall (200-400 cm), constant ________ (above 25 C, 72 F) all year, and the MOST/LEAST species of plants and animals on Earth.

Examples of climax flora of the tropical rainforest are many species of broadleaf trees called the _________ ecosystem.

Snakes, monkeys, jaguars are examples of climax fauna of which biome?

The climax flora of the tropical rainforest are disappearing at an alarming rate because of clearing for _______ and _______ space)

Less trees in the tropical rainforest means they take in MORE/LESS CO2, so there is more CO2 in the air. This causes ________ __________.

Grasslads are found in the INTERIOR/EXTERIOR portion of many continents

The fast disappearance of the climax flora of the rainforest this is thought to contribute to _______ _________.