In which forest biome do leaves of trees change colours and fall off in Autumn and Winter?
Temperate forests
which type of wetland does this photo show?
Riverine
Which type of wetland does this photo show? (two possible answers)
Palustrine or lacustrine
Tropical grassland is also known as...
savanna
Boreal forests are also known as
the Taiga
Tundra biomes are found in areas of
high latitudes and altitudes
Aquatic biomes are only found in the sea. True or False?
false
How many deserts are there in Australia?
10
Is the Simpson desert located in Australia?
Yes
What are two main factors that affect the locations of biomes?
Climate and soil
How many percent of Australia's land areas does Forest biomes occupy?
16%
A forest that has reached a great age without much disturbance is called...O
Old-growth forest
Are there deserts in Tasmania?
No
What is the maximum depth of water to be classified as a wetland?
6m
Give two other names for grassland.
savanna, steppe, pampas, prairie, chaparral, cerrado or rangeland
