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Biomes and climate

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What are biomes?

Regions of the world that have similar vegetation, climate and animal life that has adapted to that region.

What are the 4 types of biomes?

Tundra, desert, grassland, rainforest.

Where can we find tundra?

In northern parts of Russia and Canada.

How does climate affect biomes?

Precipitation and temperature affect what can grow and live in a location.

How can altitude or elevation affect climate?

Places with higher altitude usually have colder temperatures.

What do you know about grasslands?

They have low vegetation, a wet and a dry season, they can be temperate or tropical, grazing mammals (that eat grass) live there.

Which type of biome is in the picture?

A grassland (Serengeti in Kenya).

Which type of biome is in the picture?

A desert (the Gobi Desert in Mongolia).

Which type of biome is in the picture?

A rainforest (the Amazon rainforest).

Which type of biome is in the picture?

A tundra

What's the difference between weather and climate?

Climate is the average weather over a longer period of time (30 years), and weather is the short-term condition of the atmosphere.

What is food security?

People enjoying adequate, acceptable and nutritious food for an active and healthy life.

What are the 5 key concepts of food security?

Availability, accessibility, adequacy, appropriateness and stability of supply

Which biome is well suited for agriculture? Why?

Grassland due to suitable climate for growing food and open areas

Name 3 threats to food security.

Climate change, deforestation, increasing population, water scarcity, desertification, etc.

Why is growing population a risk to global food security?

Because the demand for food by increased populations will exceed the earth's capacity to produce food.