More About Biomes (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Key factor determining climate patterns
Key factor determining climate patterns
Sun's angle in the sky
Definition of biomes
Definition of biomes
Large ecosystems with distinct climate, vegetation & animals
Tropical rainforest rainfall
Tropical rainforest rainfall
Very high rainfall throughout the year
Hot desert temps (day vs night)
Hot desert temps (day vs night)
Hot by day but cold at night
Temperate forest tree type
Temperate forest tree type
Deciduous trees
Tundra rainfall description
Tundra rainfall description
Low rainfall (cold desert)
Coral reef nickname
Coral reef nickname
Rainforests of the sea
Why tundra plants have small leaves
Why tundra plants have small leaves
Reduces moisture loss in dry conditions
Why tundra plants grow close to ground
Why tundra plants grow close to ground
Protection from winds & warmer temps near soil
Number of major world biomes
Number of major world biomes
Six