Tropical Biomes — Rainforest, Dry Forest & Savanna
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- Biomes in the Tropics There are three major tropical biomes: dry forests, rain forests, and grasslands. The names stem from the fact that they exist in the tropics, the region o…
By Deena Hauze, Alex Federspiel, Gabi Slizewska, Mario Janakis, Valeri Natole
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By Gabi Slizewska, Mario Janakis
- (Video) Tropical Grassland Ecosystems by palfrey411 In the video above, Palfrey411 discusses what grasslands look like in the tropics. (Video) Tropical Dry Forest by Royal Botan…
By Deena Hauze, Mario Janakis, Gabi Slizewska
Problems 25
- What do all of the tropical biomes have in common?
- What do you think is the best explanation for why rainforests have more species than the other terrestrial biomes combined?
- Rubber trees produce a milky latex which is used in the production of rubber. These plants grow in climates with excessive rainfall and no dry seasons. They also require high te…
- Tropical rain forests have tall leafy trees which form a dense cover for the forest floor. What is this covering called?
- What is a deciduous tree?
- The tropical dry forest has seasonal rainfall. During the dry season, most trees will lose their leaves. Why does this happen?
- Which tropical biome(s) have seasonal rainfall?
- What is a common name for the tropical grassland?
- Which tropical biome receives the least amount of rainfall during the year?
- The graph above shows different colored blocks which represent the range of temperatures and precipitation in different biomes. Which of the following is most likely represented…
- The graphs above show the average temperature and precipitation over the course of a year for four different biomes. Which graph matches a tropical rain forest biome?
- The graphs above show the average temperature and precipitation throughout the year for the three tropical biomes. Which graph shows the tropical dry forest?
- Which country is an example of a tropical grassland?
- Which of the following are key differences between tropical grasslands and temperate grasslands?
- Based on what you know about tropical grasslands, what organism adaptation is most likely to occur there?
- The tropical grasslands experience a wet season and a dry season. During the dry season, resources become scarce, wildfires are frequent, and competition for food becomes intens…
- Gazelles tend to live in open spaces despite the risk of predation. They can run up to about 65 km per hour (or about 40 miles per hour) to escape predators. They can also withs…
- What is the difference between a tropical rain forest and a temperate rain forest?
- Transpiration can account for as much as 50% of the precipitation in the tropical rain forest. What is transpiration?
- In the picture above, the globe is divided into horizontal zones. In which zone are you most likely to find a tropical biome?
- The map above shows the different biomes around the world. Using prior knowledge, which letter do you think represents the tropical rain forest biome?
- The temperatures are high throughout the year. The rain is seasonal with a distinct dry season. The plant life consists mainly of grasses with some scattered trees. What biome a…
- You are surrounded by tall trees with full canopies. It is very hot, humid, and wet all year long. The plants and animals are very diverse. Where are you?
- In the tropical rain forest, what is the understory?
- In which tropical biome are you most likely to encounter a deciduous tree?