BIOMES

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What term is given by scientists to the living parts of an ecosystem?

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Biotic Factors

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What term is used to describe the nonliving parts of an ecosystem?

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Abiotic Factors

Front

Which biome is the driest?

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Desert

Front

Which biome is home to jaguars, anacondas, leopards, gorillas, and poisonous tree frogs?

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Rainforest

Front

Which biome produces over 50% of the world's oxygen?

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Rainforest

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What are the main characteristics of a desert biome?

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Low precipitation, extreme temperatures, sparse vegetation.

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What is the primary factor that determines the type of biome in a region?

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Climate, including temperature and precipitation.

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What type of vegetation is commonly found in grassland biomes?

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Grasses and few trees.

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What is the significance of wetlands in an ecosystem?

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They provide habitat for wildlife, filter pollutants, and help in flood control.

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What adaptations do animals in the tundra biome have?

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Thick fur, fat layers, and camouflage.