The world's ecosystems (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What term is used for large-scale ecosystems?
What term is used for large-scale ecosystems?
Biomes
Which three factors are most significant in determining ecosystem distribution?
Which three factors are most significant in determining ecosystem distribution?
Temperature, precipitation, sunshine hours
What happens to temperature as you move from the equator towards the poles?
What happens to temperature as you move from the equator towards the poles?
Becomes progressively colder
At which latitude are deserts commonly found?
At which latitude are deserts commonly found?
Around 30° north and south
Why do areas near the equator receive heavy rainfall?
Why do areas near the equator receive heavy rainfall?
Rising warm air creates thunderstorms
How does reduced sunlight in tundra affect vegetation?
How does reduced sunlight in tundra affect vegetation?
Results in short grasses and small shrubs
Between which latitudes are tropical ecosystems predominantly located?
Between which latitudes are tropical ecosystems predominantly located?
23.50°N and 5°S
What is a key characteristic of desert biome precipitation?
What is a key characteristic of desert biome precipitation?
Very low precipitation
Which tree types dominate boreal forests?
Which tree types dominate boreal forests?
Conifers such as spruce, fir, and pine
What type of trees are common in temperate forests?
What type of trees are common in temperate forests?
Deciduous trees that lose leaves
Where is the tundra biome located?
Where is the tundra biome located?
Within the Arctic Circle
At what elevation do cloud forests typically occur?
At what elevation do cloud forests typically occur?
Around 1,200 metres above sea level
In the ODE framework, what does the 'D' represent?
In the ODE framework, what does the 'D' represent?
Data: specific facts, figures, locations