B2 verb ニュートラル

biome

/ˈbaɪoʊm/

A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plant types, and animal communities. It represents a major ecological community, such as a desert, tropical rainforest, or tundra, that has adapted to its environment.

例文

3 / 5
1

The desert biome is known for its extreme temperatures and very little rainfall.

The dry desert environment is characterized by high heat and minimal precipitation.

2

Climate change is significantly altering the boundaries of the arctic biome.

Global warming is causing major shifts in the geographical limits of the northern polar habitat.

3

I saw a cool video about how different animals survive in a forest biome.

I watched an interesting clip explaining the survival methods of animals in wooded areas.

語族

名詞
biome
形容詞
biomic
関連
biosphere
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'bio' (life) and the ending sounds like 'home' — a biome is a large 'home' for many forms of life.

クイックテスト

The Siberian tundra is a harsh ________ characterized by permafrost and low vegetation.

正解!

正解は: biome

例文

1

The desert biome is known for its extreme temperatures and very little rainfall.

everyday

The dry desert environment is characterized by high heat and minimal precipitation.

2

Climate change is significantly altering the boundaries of the arctic biome.

formal

Global warming is causing major shifts in the geographical limits of the northern polar habitat.

3

I saw a cool video about how different animals survive in a forest biome.

informal

I watched an interesting clip explaining the survival methods of animals in wooded areas.

4

Ecologists classify terrestrial biomes based on vegetation patterns and average annual temperatures.

academic

Scientists group land-based ecological zones according to their plant life and weather data.

5

The investment group evaluated the environmental impact on the local aquatic biome before starting the project.

business

The business assessed how the project would affect the water-based ecosystem in the area.

語族

名詞
biome
形容詞
biomic
関連
biosphere

よく使う組み合わせ

terrestrial biome land-based ecological region
aquatic biome water-based ecological region
tropical rainforest biome equatorial forest ecosystem
biome diversity variety within an ecological zone
global biomes major ecological zones of the world

よく使うフレーズ

distinct biome

a unique and clearly defined ecological area

fragile biome

an ecological zone that is easily damaged

major biomes

the primary categories of biological communities

よく混同される語

biome vs ecosystem

A biome is a broad regional category (like all deserts), whereas an ecosystem is the specific interaction of organisms in one location (like the Sonoran Desert).

biome vs habitat

A habitat refers to the specific environment where a particular species lives, while a biome is a larger classification of environment types.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is primarily used in scientific and academic writing to describe large-scale environmental zones. It is almost always used as a countable noun.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'biome' to describe a small garden or a single park; however, 'biome' refers to massive regional scales like the Sahara or the Amazon.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'bio' (life) and the ending sounds like 'home' — a biome is a large 'home' for many forms of life.

📖

語源

Coined in 1916 from the Greek 'bios' (life) combined with the suffix '-ome' (as in 'chromosome' or 'genome') to indicate a collective group or mass.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural form is 'biomes' Often preceded by specific adjectives like 'terrestrial' or 'aquatic'

クイックテスト

The Siberian tundra is a harsh ________ characterized by permafrost and low vegetation.

正解!

正解は: biome

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

役に立った?
まだコメントがありません。最初に考えをシェアしましょう!

無料で言語学習を始めよう

無料で始める