48. Ecology

At which latitude would tropical rain forests be most likely to occur?

Which terrestrial biome is characterized by a very short growing season and receives as little precipitation as a desert?

Which of the following terrestrial biomes has the highest biodiversity?

In which terrestrial biome do evaporation rates typically exceed precipitation rates?

Which terrestrial biome covers approximately one-fifth (1/5) of the Earth's surface?

What is one difference between savanna and grassland biomes?

Which of the following is not true about the evolution of terrestrial biomes?

What is one important difference between savannas and temperate grasslands?

In which terrestrial biome are bears most commonly found?

Which of the following best describes the climograph of a temperate forest biome?

Which terrestrial biome is characterized by the presence of permafrost?

What kind of vegetation would you most likely expect to find in the chaparral biome?

Cacti and succulents are characteristic of which terrestrial biome?

Which of the following attributes is characteristic of savannas but not of grasslands?

Which of the following statements about terrestrial biomes is true?