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Prentice Hall Biology (California)

1st Edition

Kenneth R. Miller, Levine

ISBN: 9780132013529

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Section 4.3: Biomes

Exercise 1

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The following are the types of biome and its descriptions:

1. tropical rain forest: hot and rainy year-round, nutrient-poor soil

2. tropical dry forest: warm year-round, alternating wet and dry seasons, deciduous plants

3. tropical savanna: warm, seasonal rainfall, mostly grass and isolated trees and shrubs, animals migrate during dry season

4. desert: low rainfall or precipitation, extreme temperatures that vary between hot and cold, most desert animals are active at night

5. temperate grassland: warm to hot summers, cold winters, moderate amount of rainfall, occasional fires, fertile soil that ideal for agriculture, predation is a threat for smaller animals

6. temperate woodland and shrubland: hot and dry summers, cool and moist winters, browsing animals, thin and nutrient-poor soils

7. temperate forest: cold to moderate winters, warm summers, deciduous trees and conifers, year-round precipitation, fertile soil rich in humus

8. northwestern coniferous forest: also known as temperate rainforest, lush vegetation, cool and dry summers, abundant precipitation during fall until spring

9. boreal forest: also known as taiga, dominated by coniferous evergreens, long cold winters, short mild summers, moderate amount of rainfall, most animals have small limbs and ears to survive cold temperature

10. tundra: permafrost, cold temperature, high winds, low precipitation, short summers, poor soil quality, animals migrate during winter

Exercise 2

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**Biome** is a huge community of plants and animals adapted to certain environments and climates that they exist in.

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Biomes are classified based on ***abiotic*** such as the soil type and ***biotic*** factors like what type of plants and animals are living.

Exercise 3

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The tropical rain forest is hot and wet year-round, while the tropical dry forest has alternating wet and dry seasons.

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The two types of tropical forests are:
Tropical Rain Forest and Topical Dry Forest

Tropical Rain forest has rain all year round while the Tropical Dry forest has seasonal rains

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There are two types of tropical forest. One type of tropical forest is known as a tropical **rain** forest, while the second type of tropical forest is known as a tropical **dry** forest.

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Tropical rain forests typically have a hot and wet climate year-round. Tropical rain forests usually consist of broad-leaved evergreen trees and provide habitat for a wide variety of species.

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In contrast, tropical dry forests are generally warm year-round, with alternating wet and dry seasons. They usually consist of tall, deciduous trees and provide habitat for a relatively less variety of species compared to tropical rain forests.

Exercise 4

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Mountain ranges have a cold temperature and increased precipitation rate. Plants and animals in this region are different from those that live in the grassland. Life-forms living in the mountain ranges are accustomed to the cold weather. Usually, their bodies have protective layers which help regulate their temperature for survival.

Exercise 5

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Tundra animals should be able to tolerate and withstand cold temperatures, strong winds, and low precipitation.

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based on the environment of a tundra. Animals should be able to go without food for long periods of time and be able to withstand the cold and be able to travel very long distances in search of food and warmth.

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Tundra biomes are generally characterized by permafrost and short growing seasons. They also have cold temperatures, strong winds, low precipitation, and humus-poor soils that limit the growth of plants.

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Therefore, we would expect tundra animals to be well-adapted to cold, dry climates. They should be able to keep themselves warm and hydrated due to the harsh cold and low rainfall.

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Additionally, tundra animals should also be able to survive with less food due to the fact that plant growth is limited. They should be able to store and use energy from food more efficiently.

Exercise 6

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We can choose **tropical rain forests** and **deserts**.

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Epiphytes grew in trees of the tropical rainforest, which is an act of adaptation that gives them an advantage in light availability. Monkeys live in the canopy of the tropical rain forest, and that gives them an adaptation in living in that habitat, such as their ability to swing from trees to trees using their hands and feet.

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Cactus species grow in deserts and they have specialized tissues that can hold and store water in their system. This gives them an adaptation and advantage in a habitat with low precipitation. Some snakes that live in deserts are only active during the night since it is their adaptation to the high-temperature weather of the daytime.

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