Biomes

Animals in the savannah typically live and sleep in various habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and near water sources like rivers or watering holes. Some animals may create burrows or dens, while others prefer nesting in trees or bushes for shelter and safety. Migration is also common among certain species to find suitable habitats for living and sleeping in different seasons.

Biotic components shared by biomes are plants, herbivores, insects, scavengers, omnivores and carnivores. Abiotic components shared by biomes are light, weather, temperature, soil and precipitation.

what is the average rainfall in inches in the polar biome

Actually, I'm not sure. But it's quite similar to a desert's because of the low humidity.

Improved: He right, though its somewhere around 10 to 30 cm. per year. Not inches, CM.

The main producers in a savanna biome are grasses, shrubs, and some trees. These plants have adaptations to survive in the dry conditions and periodic wildfires common in savannas. They provide the foundation of the food chain for animals in the savanna biome.

Some examples of competition in the coniferous forest include competition for sunlight among tall trees, competition for nutrients in the soil among plant roots, and competition for food and territory among animals like squirrels and birds. These competitive interactions help to regulate population sizes and maintain ecosystem balance in the coniferous forest.

Humans impact coniferous forests through activities such as logging, urbanization, and forest fires. Deforestation for timber and development reduces the size of these forests, while urban expansion fragments habitats and disrupts wildlife populations. Additionally, improperly managed forest fires can destroy large areas of coniferous forests.

The biome you are referring to is a desert biome. Deserts are characterized by their arid conditions, receiving very little rainfall and often having rocky, sandy terrain with poor soil quality.

Bacteria and other microorganisms can be found in just about all places in the world that an investigator would care to look. A mountain top? They're there. Arctic "wastes" or the middle of a desert? They can be found in both locales. How about the ocean? Presto! Bacteria are present in all the oceans of the world and at different depths. Someone is on a transcontinental flight over the ocean right now. And the jet engines are swallowing large amounts of air to drive the plane. Guess what. That air has bacteria in it. Don't want to freak you out, but there are bacteria, mold spores and all kinds of little "bugs" in the air you are breathing while you read this. But no worries. Your body can deal with them. It always has been able to do so. It's not like you're operating in a "fog" of the stuff, but the point is that they are there in that air and they're pretty much everywhere else you want to look. Bacteria cannot be "confined" to any single biome. They're everywhere.

Several factors determine the climate of an area, including latitude, elevation, proximity to bodies of water, prevailing wind patterns, and topography. These factors influence temperature, precipitation patterns, and weather conditions in a region, resulting in different climate types such as tropical, arid, temperate, and polar climates.

The statement "Coniferous forests are typically found in tropical regions" does not describe the coniferous forest biome. Coniferous forests are mainly found in temperate and boreal regions characterized by cold winters and moderate to high levels of precipitation.

A biome is a large geographical area characterized by a certain climate, vegetation, and wildlife, such as a desert or rainforest. A biosphere, on the other hand, encompasses all the living organisms on Earth and their physical environment, including the atmosphere, soil, and oceans. Essentially, a biome is a smaller, more specific subset within the broader biosphere.

A biome develops based on factors like climate, geography, and species adaptations over time. Factors such as temperature, precipitation, soil quality, and topography determine the specific characteristics and biodiversity of a biome. The interactions between living organisms and their environment shape the unique characteristics of each biome.

Biomes with higher temperatures and less precipitation tend to have vegetation such as grasslands, deserts, or scrublands. Plants in these biomes have adapted to conserve water, tolerate heat, and thrive in arid conditions. Examples include cacti, succulents, and drought-resistant grasses.

Some plants found in the tropical ocean biome include seaweed, seagrasses, and mangroves. These plants play a vital role in providing food and habitat for marine life, as well as helping to stabilize coastlines and protect against erosion.

Decomposers in the coniferous forest include fungi, bacteria, and detritivores such as worms and insects. They break down organic matter like fallen tree debris and leaf litter, returning nutrients to the soil for other living organisms to use. By recycling nutrients, decomposers play a crucial role in the forest ecosystem.

Water has a higher specific heat capacity than land, which means it can absorb and retain more heat energy, leading to more stable temperatures in aquatic environments. Additionally, water circulates and distributes heat more efficiently than air does in terrestrial environments, helping to moderate temperature fluctuations in water biomes. Lastly, bodies of water have a larger thermal mass compared to land, which helps in buffering temperature changes.

The most important factors influencing terrestrial distribution include climate (temperature and precipitation), topography (elevation, slope, aspect), soil characteristics, and availability of resources like food and shelter. These factors interact to create diverse habitats and determine which species can thrive in a particular area.

Water is considered the universal solvent because it has a unique ability to dissolve a wide variety of substances. This is due to its polarity, where the slight positive and negative charges on the water molecule allow it to attract and dissolve other polar or charged molecules. The polarity of water allows it to interact with many different types of substances, making it an effective solvent for a wide range of solutes.

The difference between biomes and ecosystems are that "biomes are large areas made up of many connected land and water ecoystems, and an ecosystem is defined by all of its organisms and its abiotic factors.

The average temperature in a tropical dry forest ranges from 20-25°C (68-77°F). This type of forest typically experiences distinct wet and dry seasons, with temperatures varying based on proximity to the equator and elevation.

A group of organisms that produce offspring like themselves are often referred to as a species. Members of a species typically share similar genetic characteristics and are capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring. This reproductive continuity is a key feature of species.

The seven major biomes are found all around the world, each with unique characteristics and biodiversity. These biomes include tundra, taiga, temperate deciduous forest, grassland, desert, tropical rainforest, and aquatic biomes like freshwater and marine ecosystems. They are distributed across different continents and latitudes.

The three types of ecosystems are terrestrial (land-based), aquatic (water-based), and artificial (man-made). Each ecosystem is defined by its distinctive combination of environmental factors, species interactions, and energy flow.

Vicunas are herbivores and primarily feed on grasses, mosses, and other vegetation that they find in their high-altitude habitats in the Andes Mountains. They have a specialized diet that helps them survive in the harsh environments they inhabit.

Human induced land use change has a greater effect on savanna structure and NPP than any other environmental changes. Savannas generally have low human population density as their capacity to support intensive agriculture and livestock grazing are poor; however, population pressure and land-use changes are likely to be greater here than in other biomes over the coming decades. The agro-pastoral communities in savannas are highly dependent on the natural vegetation, which is vulnerable to degradation. Strong social and economic forces will continue to force the conversion of forests to savannas and grasslands to pasture or agriculture fields, although tourism is supporting conservation of large areas of savannas in Africa.

Cattle rearing has been occurring for more than 6000 years in India and Africa and was sustainable before more recent increases in population, changing social practices, colonialisation, war, extensive commercial ranching, etc. Shifting cultivation has also been practised for thousands of years, generally in areas with rainfall greater than 700mm, but this is being affected by reduced fallow periods, larger commercial operations and increased use of fertiliser and irrigation which increases short-term productivity but can lead to long term depletion of resources and environmental degradation. South American savannas are rapidly being transformed for soybean cultivation and cattle raising. Australian savannas are likely to remain as grazing lands as alternative economic land uses are limited (Young & Solbrig, 1993; Solbrig, 1996; Joe Scanlan, pers. comm.).

Humans influence savannas by managing fire, wildlife and domestic livestock, and wood and grass removals. Intensive livestock grazing, exclusion of indigenous browsers and fire prevention leads to rapid bush encroachment. In areas of high population and charcoal production, intensive wood harvesting leads to decreased woody biomass, which, combined with high grazing, leads to erosion. The same happens when fire frequency is increased and the animal load is too high (Young & Solbrig, 1993).