Question

Rainforests, deserts, tundra, etc, are examples of

• A. biosphere.
• B. biome.
• C. ecosystem.
• D. community.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Biome: A large regional unit characterized by major vegetation and associated fauna found in a specific climatic zone.
Some important major biomes are as follows:

1. Tundra
2. Taiga (coniferous forest)
3. Temperate forest
4. Grasslands: They are of two types: a)Temperature grassland & b)Tropical savanna grassland
5. Desert: They are of two types: a) Cold desert & b) Hot desert
6. Chaparral
7. Tropical rainforest