AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Terrestrial Biomes

Study Terrestrial Biomes in AP Environmental Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the biome most likely at latitude about $0^{\circ}$ with high rainfall year-round.

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ANSWER

Tropical rainforest. Equatorial location receives consistent solar radiation and precipitation.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Terrestrial Biomes, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Environmental Science.

How to use these flashcards

Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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In eastern North America around 40°N, a region experiences four distinct seasons, annual precipitation around 900–1,200 mm distributed throughout the year, and soils enriched by leaf litter. Dominant trees include oak, maple, and beech. Which biome is described?

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