What affects an ecosystem?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and human activities that impact biomes and the ecosystems within them.
What affects an ecosystem?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and human activities that impact biomes and the ecosystems within them.
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- Examine the different factors that affect an ecosystem, including rainfall, temperature and sunlight
- Explore how human activity affects an ecosystem
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Q1.
Choose the correct statement.
A biome is a large area of climate with a particular land, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna).
A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (fauna) and animals (flora).
Q2.
How many major biomes are there?
16
18
Q3.
Why is it hotter nearer the equator than at 30°N and 30°S?
The equator heats up more quickly than anywhere else on the Earth’s surface.
The equator is closer to the sun.
Q4.
Which three continents contain a tundra and a desert?
North America, Asia and Oceania
North America, South America and Oceania
3 Questions
Q1.
Temperature is...
rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Q2.
What happens in a biome with low precipitation and extreme temperatures?
It is always cold.
Lots of vegetation grows.
Q3.
Why is northern Europe significantly warmer than other places equally as far north?
Norther Europe is close to the equator.
Norther Europe receives more direct sunlight than anywhere else on the Earth's surface.