GPADE 10 TERMANOLOGY TEST - IABIOTIC E BIOTIC FACTOPS FACTOFS GRADE 10 TERMINOLOGY TEST BIOMES AND BIOSPHERE DATE: \( \qquad \) QUESTION 1 1.1 The portion of the earth in which living organisms are found 1.2 Any region with a distinct climate together with all the organisms that live I the region 1.3 Southern Africa's largest blome. 1.4 Species only occurring in a particular area and howhere else in the world. 1.5 The soil and rocks forming the upper layers of the earth's surface. QUESTION 2 Define the following terms 2.1 Hydrosphere: 2.2 Endemic: 2.3 Indigenous:

Below are model answers for your Grade 10 Terminology Test: ──────────────────────── QUESTION 1 1.1 The portion of the earth in which living organisms are found.   Answer: The biosphere   Explanation: The biosphere includes all regions of Earth where life exists, from the deepest oceans to the highest parts of the atmosphere. 1.2 Any region with a distinct climate together with all the organisms that live in the region.   Answer: A biome   Explanation: A biome is a large area characterized by a specific climate and a particular community of plants and animals that have adapted to that climate. 1.3 Southern Africa's largest biome.   Answer: The savanna   Explanation: In Southern Africa, the savanna is considered the largest biome. It is dominated by grasses with scattered trees, supporting a wide variety of wildlife. 1.4 Species only occurring in a particular area and nowhere else in the world.   Answer: Endemic species   Explanation: Endemic species are native to a single defined geographic location and are not naturally found anywhere else. 1.5 The soil and rocks forming the upper layers of the earth's surface.   Answer: The lithosphere   Explanation: The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle, including soil and rocks. ──────────────────────── QUESTION 2 2.1 Hydrosphere   Definition: The hydrosphere refers to all the water present on, under, and over the surface of the Earth. This includes oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, groundwater, ice caps, and even water vapor in the atmosphere. 2.2 Endemic   Definition: Endemic describes a species that is native to a single geographical location or region and is not naturally found anywhere else in the world. 2.3 Indigenous   Definition: Indigenous refers to species that occur naturally in a certain area without human introduction; essentially, these are native species of that particular region. ──────────────────────── Remember to review these definitions and explanations to ensure they match the level of detail expected in your coursework. Good luck with your test!