Biomes Worksheet
This printable matching worksheet on the topic of Ecology & Evolution has 10 questions and answers to match. This matching worksheet is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Harsh winds, nutrient-poor soils, and freezing temperatures limit plant growth.
Nearly all nutrients present in this biome are containes in the trees, vines, and other plants.
Soils are typically nutrient-poor and somewhat acidic.
This biome is warm year-round but rainfall is highly seasonal.
Plant life in this biome must be able to withstand periods of drought.
Soil in this biome is very porous, so water drains through it quickly, making it even more difficult for organisms to find water during the dry season.
Periodic fires and droughts are common here.
Animals and plants in this biome have many adaptations that enable them to survive their harsh climate.
In this biome precipitation is spread relatively evenly throughout the year.
This biome can produce large volumes of commercially important forest products, such as lumber and paper.
