Respond to statements 113117 with reference to the five biomes
listed below.
a. tundra
b. grassland
c. desert
d. taiga
e. savanna
M 113. A plant community composed primarily of shrubby
trees widely spaced and surrounded by grasses is this
biome.
M 114. A community composed of herbaceous plants, no
trees, a very short growing season, and relatively few
animal species is likely to be this biome.
E 115. Variable daily temperatures and plants that are
highly resistant to desiccation characterize this
biome.
M 116. This biome has the richest soils.
E 117. Conifers are most likely to be found in this biome.
Question 2Matching. Choose the one most appropriate answer
for each.
1. ___ benthic province
2. ___ biome
3. ___ hydrothermal ecosystem
4. ___ estuaries
5. ___ savanna
6. ___ taiga
7. ___ littoral zone
8. ___ tropical rain forest
9. ___ tundra
10. ___ upwellings
A. northern coniferous forest
B. increases oceanic productivity
C. mosaics of tall, coarse grasses, shrubs, and
low trees; even, humid forests; high
rainfall
D. stratified on rocky coasts
E. includes sediments and rocks on the ocean
bottom
F. stratified communities with vines, orchids,
and monkeys, and nutrient-poor soil
G. chemoautotrophs are the primary
producers
H. dwarf willows, mosses, lichens, caribou,
and permafrost
I. nurseries of the oceans
J. a large region characterized by its large
array of dominant primary producers
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