CE King Biomes Flashcards

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What is vertical zonation?

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The transition of ecosystems and habitats that occur with changes in altitude, affecting the types of species and climate conditions found at each level.

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Cloud Forest

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A type of biome found at high elevations

with moist and foggy conditions; often has

dense, tall trees covered in moss and other

epiphytes.

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Boreal Forest

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A cold forest biome located in northern

regions, primarily consisting of coniferous

trees; also known as taiga.

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Taiga

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A cold, dense forest biome with

needle-leaved evergreen trees; mostly found

in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Coniferous

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Trees with needle-like leaves and cones,

adapted to survive in colder climates and

found in biomes like taiga.

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Deciduous

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A type of tree that sheds its leaves

seasonally, commonly found in temperate

forests.

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Forest

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An area dominated by trees and other

plant life, providing habitats for numerous

species and contributing to high biodiversity.

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Savanna

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A warm biome with scattered trees and

grasses, experiencing seasonal rainfall; often

home to diverse large herbivores and

predators.

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Desert

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A dry, often sandy region with sparse

vegetation, very little rainfall, and extreme

temperature variations between day and

night.

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Temperate Rainforest*

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An ecosystem with moderate

temperatures and high rainfall, dominated by

tall trees and a dense canopy; found in

temperate regions with heavy rainfall.