Describe the major characteristics of the world's seven dominant land biomes: tropical rain forests, savannas, deserts, grasslands, deciduous forests, taiga, and tundr

Q: The Tumucumaque National Park ecosystem is located in the Brazilian states of Amapá and Pará in…

A: Introduction Tumucumaque National Park:- The Tumucumaque National Park ecosystem is located in the…

Q: Which of the following biomes best characterizes coastal Southern California?  A.Tropical savanna…

A: The term "ecosystem" refers to a group of species that reside in close proximity to one another. The…

Q: Ecosystems and Biomes. Answer the following below: A.      Describe the climate of  each Biome…

A: Introduction Ecology:- It is a branch of science concerned with the study of the environment and…

Q: Explain why there are three major types of each of the major biomes (deserts, grasslands, and…

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Q: State the adaptations in the following biomes. a) Fresh water biome b) Savannah biome c) Wetland…

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Q: Describe Bioaccumulation and biomagnification. In a food chain or web what are the type of organisms…

A: A food web will consist of all the food chains present in a single ecosystem. Each living organism…

Q: In a Taiga biome, which of the following is an ecological dominant?

A: Taiga is usually used to refer to Boreal or Snow Forests of America. It is a biome which is…

Q: Identify the following biomes on the graph below: tundra, coniferous forest, desert, grassland,…

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Q: Identify the two major abiotic factors that determine the type of terrestrial biome in an area

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Q: Wetlands, estuaries, mangrove swamps, and coral reefs are examples of coastal areas ocean habitats…

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Q: Diverse ecosystems are likely to be more stable than less diverse ecosystems because;

A: Answer:an ecosystem that has a greater number of species is more likely to withstand disturbance…

Q: DISTINGUISH between the following pairs of ecological terms: a. Primary production/Secondary…

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Q: Discuss terrestrial biomes: what they are, how they are recognized and classified, and the…

A: Biomes: a. It is a class of land ecosystems that have same climates and organisms. b. They are a way…

Q: Compare and contrast the 2 pictures using the following vocabulary (pioneer species, decay, soil,…

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Q: Of the following, which could be an anthropogenic factor that would influence ecological succession?…

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Q: Explain each and give example each tundra, taiga, savannah, desert, tropical forest, temperate…

A: Tropical rainforests, savannas, deserts, chaparral, temperate grasslands, temperate forests, taiga…

Q: Which forest type is the largest? A. Tropical Dry Forests B. Temperate C. Boreal D. Tropical moist…

A: Dry tropical forest Dry Deciduous Forest- these are found throughout the northern part of the…

Q: Within a forest and stream Eco system there is a food web that includes grasses rabbits grasshoppers…

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Q: There are many theories that explain why there is higher species richness in the tropical rainforest…

A: The rainforest is of two kinds tropical and temperate rainforest. Tropical rainforests are located…

Q: Match the biome with the correct description dominated by grasses and sedges 1. desert plants grow…

A: The ecosystems in the earth are divided into different categories (biomes) depending on their…

Q: Describe the seasonal patterns of the tropical savanna biome.

A: The savanna biome is a type of open grassland biome where very few trees are present.  Generally,…

Q: Directions: Match the letter of the North American land biome with its correct name. 17. taiga 18.…

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Q: Which terrestrial biome is characterized by having very cold winters, short summers, and only small…

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Q: Describe three kinds of ecosystems found near coastal areas and the types of life they support.

A: Coastal areas are the regions at the intersection of land and oceans.

Q: In large lakes, there are four distinct zones. Which of the following is the exception? Benthic…

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Q: Briefly explain how some of the threats associated with the Tundra Biome can also be threats to…

A: Tundra Biome Tundra is a biome found in polar regions in Europe, Siberia, and North America having…

Q: Which of the following situations show a biotic factor operating within an ecosystem? the rate of…

A: According to Tansley (who also coined the term ecosystem), the sum total of interactions between…

Q: Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Aquatic ecosystems can receive a large input of a…

A: Farmers apply fertilizers to boost their crop productivity. Fertilizers have three important…

Q: Which of the following would typically be used to describe a biome? carrying capacity & growth rate…

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Q: Which of the following biomes would have high levels of both light and nutrients available in…

A: An estuary is a region where the brackish water exist, which means that both salt water and fresh…

Q: Please draw a diagram that shows the interactions among biotic components of the savanna ecosystem.

A: A savanna ecosystem consists of mixed woodland and a grassland ecosystem. It is distinguished by…

Q: Which of the following BIOTIC influence or potentially determine the vegetation biome of a…

A: A terrestrial ecosystem is a community of terrestrial-based organisms and the interaction of biotic…

Q: Explain why extritivores, decomposers and omnivores are not assigned tropical level

A: The word ‘trophic level’ refers to ‘feeding level’. The various steps in a food chain at which the…

Q: Habitat components are of two types, abiotic and biotic. List several components of each type.

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Q: Desert ecosystems are fragile for which of the following two reasons? Frequent wildfire and flooding…

A: The ecosystem is the collection of all communities within a particular region. In a particular type…

Q: HOW each variable influence the distribution of different biomes and distribution of flora and fauna…

A: Ecosystem diversity refers to the different types of ecosystems occurring in an area. For example…

Q: The terrestrial biome that receives the most consistent yearround rainfall is (a) wetland. (b)…

A: The ecosystem is that part of the earth where all the living organisms exists. The various species…

Q: The following table shows the primary productivity of several biomes. The map shows the location of…

A: A biome is a large area of land with its own characteristic climate, plants, and animals that are…

Q: Select the correct terms: The biome characterized by shrubs and nonwoody plants that grow in regions…

A: The surrounding in which biotic and abiotic components live together is an ecosystem. Biotic…

Q: Explain why detritivores, decomposers and omnivores are not assigned a tropic level

A: Trophic level is the position of the organism in a food web. A food web describes which organisms…

Q: Relate the edaphic factors and climatic factors with the type and abundance of vegetation and other…

A: The edaphic influences are those that have to do with the soil. Drainage, texture, and chemical…

Q: 2,500 - Terrestrial ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems 2,000- 1,500 1,000 500 Net primary productivity (g…

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Q: Which of the following factors maintain grassland biome? a. Natural fire b. High precipitation level…

A: Introduction Grassland biomes are made up of broad open grassy areas. Trees can be found, however…

Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.