What affects an ecosystem?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and human activities that impact biomes and the ecosystems within them.

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Q1.Choose the correct statement.

A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna). A biome is a large area of land with a particular climate, types of plants (fauna) and animals (flora). A biome is a large area of climate with a particular land, types of plants (flora) and animals (fauna).

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Q2.How many major biomes are there?

6 16 18

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Q3.Why is it hotter nearer the equator than at 30°N and 30°S?

The equator is closer to the sun. The sunlight directly hits the surface of the Earth at the equator. The equator heats up more quickly than anywhere else on the Earth’s surface.

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Q4.Which three continents contain a tundra and a desert?

North America, South America and Asia North America, South America and Oceania North America, Asia and Oceania

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Q1.Choose the correct statement.

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Q2.How many major biomes are there?

6 16 18

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Q3.Why is it hotter nearer the equator than at 30°N and 30°S?

The equator is closer to the sun. The sunlight directly hits the surface of the Earth at the equator. The equator heats up more quickly than anywhere else on the Earth’s surface.

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Q4.Which three continents contain a tundra and a desert?

North America, South America and Asia North America, South America and Oceania North America, Asia and Oceania

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What affects a biome?

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Q1.Temperature is...

the degree or intensity of heat present in the atmosphere. rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

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Q2.What happens in a biome with low precipitation and extreme temperatures?

It is always cold. They have short growing seasons and poor soil. Lots of vegetation grows.

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Q3.Why is northern Europe significantly warmer than other places equally as far north?

Norther Europe is close to the equator. Norther Europe receives more direct sunlight than anywhere else on the Earth's surface. Ocean currents transfer heat from the tropics to northern Europe.

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What affects a biome?

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Q1.Temperature is...

the degree or intensity of heat present in the atmosphere. rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

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Q2.What happens in a biome with low precipitation and extreme temperatures?

It is always cold. They have short growing seasons and poor soil. Lots of vegetation grows.

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Q3.Why is northern Europe significantly warmer than other places equally as far north?

Norther Europe is close to the equator. Norther Europe receives more direct sunlight than anywhere else on the Earth's surface. Ocean currents transfer heat from the tropics to northern Europe.

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