Biomes (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What stage of succession defines a biome?
What stage of succession defines a biome?
Climatic climax stage
Which three factors shape biome patterns?
Which three factors shape biome patterns?
Climate, topography, soil
What climate pattern do Mediterranean scrubland ecosystems experience?
What climate pattern do Mediterranean scrubland ecosystems experience?
Cool wet winters, hot dry summers
How many major terrestrial biomes are recognised globally?
How many major terrestrial biomes are recognised globally?
11
What is the primary control on biome distribution?
What is the primary control on biome distribution?
Climate
Which two variables does the Whittaker diagram use to classify biomes?
Which two variables does the Whittaker diagram use to classify biomes?
Mean annual temp & annual precipitation
Where do high precipitation biomes appear on the Whittaker diagram?
Where do high precipitation biomes appear on the Whittaker diagram?
At the top
Between which latitudes do tropical evergreen forests occur?
Between which latitudes do tropical evergreen forests occur?
10° north to 10° south of Equator
What is the average temperature range in tropical evergreen forests?
What is the average temperature range in tropical evergreen forests?
24-28°C
What describes the precipitation pattern in tropical evergreen forests?
What describes the precipitation pattern in tropical evergreen forests?
Wet all year, no distinct dry seasons