World Geography c6 Questions – Patterns of Life

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Two points each, due 8/30/01.

1. How does photosynthesis effect life?
2. Explain the process of the food chain.
3. What is plant succession? Give four examples of its occurrence in nature.
4. Name and describe some of the key factors for soil formation.
5. What areas of the oceans are rich with sea-life?
6. What is a biome and how many are there on earth?
7. Briefly describe each biome.
8. For what reasons do living things become extinct?
9. Predict what you think would happen if our forest biomes continue to get smaller.