Global Ecosystems (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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What determines ecosystem type?
What determines ecosystem type?
Climate
Tundra location (latitude)
Tundra location (latitude)
High latitudes
Permafrost definition
Permafrost definition
Permanent frozen ground
Main vegetation in tundra
Main vegetation in tundra
Moss and grass
Number of grassland types
Number of grassland types
Two types
Savannah grassland location
Savannah grassland location
Between the tropics
Trees in temperate grasslands
Trees in temperate grasslands
No trees, just grass
Tropical rainforest location
Tropical rainforest location
Around equator, between tropics
Tropical rainforest climate
Tropical rainforest climate
Hot and wet all year round
Temperate deciduous forest location
Temperate deciduous forest location
Mid-latitudes
Why deciduous trees lose leaves
Why deciduous trees lose leaves
To cope with cold weather in winter
Hot desert latitude range
Hot desert latitude range
15-35 degrees N and S of equator
Hot desert temperature pattern
Hot desert temperature pattern
Very hot day, very cold night
Polar ecosystem location
Polar ecosystem location
Around north and south poles
Polar growing season length
Polar growing season length
Very short - about 2 months