Global Ecosystems (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What determines the type of ecosystem in an area?
What determines the type of ecosystem in an area?
The climate
What is permafrost?
What is permafrost?
A layer of permanent frozen ground
At what latitude is tundra found?
At what latitude is tundra found?
High latitudes
How many types of grassland are there?
How many types of grassland are there?
Two types
Which grassland has no trees?
Which grassland has no trees?
Temperate Grasslands
Where are tropical rainforests found?
Where are tropical rainforests found?
Around the equator
What is the climate like in tropical rainforests?
What is the climate like in tropical rainforests?
Hot and wet all year round
Where are temperate deciduous forests mainly found?
Where are temperate deciduous forests mainly found?
Mid-latitudes
Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter?
Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter?
To cope with cold weather
At what latitude are hot deserts found?
At what latitude are hot deserts found?
15-35 degrees N and S of equator
What temperature pattern do hot deserts have?
What temperature pattern do hot deserts have?
Very hot by day, very cold at night
How long is the growing season in polar regions?
How long is the growing season in polar regions?
About 2 months