Geography Aqa Gcse; Ecosystems

Variations in biomes are caused by? {Ans: Ocean currents, winds and the distribution of land and sea}What would be an example of a local/small scale ecosystem? {Ans: Pond, hedgerow or woodland}Where are Deciduous and Coniferous forests located? {Ans: Roughly 50-60 degrees north of the equator}How is the Tundra biome created? {Ans: Low growing plants adapted to retain heat and moisture in the cold, windy and dry conditions.}How are desert biomes created? {Ans: Sinking air stops clouds from forming, resulting in high daytime temperature, low night temperature and low rainfall.}Where is the tropical biome located? {Ans: Close to the equator}