Exam (elaborations)
DAT-BIOMES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
- Course
- Institution
DAT-BIOMES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
[Show more]
Content preview
DAT-BIOMES QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Desert - ANSWER small plants that conserve water actively (Cactus, sagebrush, mesquite)
Grassland - ANSWER low rainfall (usually 10-30 inch./yr); provide no shelter for herbivorous mammals
(cows, zebra, antelope...) from carnivores. The land animals have developed long legs
Rainforest - ANSWER characterized by torrential rains; high/moderate temperatures; dense growth of
vegetation-vines and epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants); trees grow closely together;
saprophytes grow on the bottom floor.
Temperate Deciduous Forest - ANSWER cold winters, warm summers, moderate rainfall; Beech, maple,
oaks, and willow trees (flat leaves). These shed their leaves during cold seasons. Animals include-deer,
fox, squirrels, birds
Temperate Coniferous Forest - ANSWER cold, dry, and inhabited by trees that do not lose their leaves-fir,
pine, and spruce trees (pine trees/evergreens). Animals include-beavers, bears, sheep, squirrels, and
birds
Taiga - ANSWER receives less rainfall than temperate forests. Long cold winters. Trees here dont lose
their leaves (evergreen trees/ pine leaves). Have a thin soil covered in moss and lichens. Animals include-
moose, deer, bears, wolves, rodents, birds.
Tundra - ANSWER treeless frozen plain found between taiga and northern ice sheets. The ground is
covered in snow and ice (permafrost) for much of the year. Summer are very short and the grounds
become wet and marshy. Plant/ Animals include- Lichens, mosses, polar bears, musk, oxen, and arctic
hares
Polar region - ANSWER frozen areas with no vegetation; Animals include Penguins and polar bears
Intertidal zone - ANSWER exposed to low tides and undergoes temperature variations. Animals include-
algae, sponges, sea urchins, snails, starfish, crabs
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Performance. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
76462 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now