Biomes and Environment (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What are the two main factors that shape a biome?
What are the two main factors that shape a biome?
Rainfall and temperature
What is the salt content of freshwater biomes?
What is the salt content of freshwater biomes?
Less than 1%
How many estuaries are found along South Africa's coastline?
How many estuaries are found along South Africa's coastline?
Up to 343
How many major terrestrial biomes are found in South Africa?
How many major terrestrial biomes are found in South Africa?
Eight
Where is the Grassland biome primarily found in South Africa?
Where is the Grassland biome primarily found in South Africa?
On the Highveld region
Which is the largest biome in Southern Africa?
Which is the largest biome in Southern Africa?
Savanna biome
What percentage of Succulent Karoo plants are endemic to this biome?
What percentage of Succulent Karoo plants are endemic to this biome?
About 40%
How many species of fynbos plants are found in the Fynbos biome?
How many species of fynbos plants are found in the Fynbos biome?
Over 9000 species
What is the maximum annual rainfall in desert biomes?
What is the maximum annual rainfall in desert biomes?
Less than 250mm per year
What is the key difference between environment and ecosystem?
What is the key difference between environment and ecosystem?
Ecosystem focuses on relationships