Biomes

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What is a large ecosystem called?

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Biome

Front

What type of soil is typically found in deserts?

Back

Sand

Front

Which of the following is NOT a freshwater ecosystem: lake, river, or estuary?

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Estuary

Front

Where do estuaries form?

Back

Where a river meets the sea.

Front

What is the wetland called where saltwater and freshwater meet?

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Estuary

Front

Name three major types of biomes.

Back

Tundra, desert, rainforest.

Front

What are the characteristics of a tundra biome?

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Cold temperatures, low precipitation, and permafrost.

Front

What defines a desert biome?

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Low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of a rainforest biome?

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High rainfall and biodiversity.

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How do freshwater ecosystems differ from marine ecosystems?

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Freshwater ecosystems have low salt concentration, while marine ecosystems have high salt concentration.