Biomes

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What biome features permanently frozen soil called permafrost?

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Tundra

Front

Which two biomes have the least precipitation?

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Tundra and Desert

Front

What is a forest biome consisting mostly of cone-bearing evergreen trees called?

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Taiga

Front

Which major biome is home to cacti, mesquite, white thorn, pack rats, small reptiles, and coyotes?

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Desert

Front

What biome is characterized by high rainfall and is represented by the rainfall amounts in letter C?

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Tropical Rain Forest

Front

What are the main characteristics of a tundra biome?

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Cold temperatures, low precipitation, permafrost, and short growing seasons.

Front

What adaptations do plants in the desert biome have?

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Water storage, deep roots, and reduced leaf surface area to minimize water loss.

Front

What is the primary difference between a tropical rain forest and a temperate forest?

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Tropical rain forests have higher temperatures and more rainfall year-round compared to temperate forests.

Front

What type of climate is typically found in a savanna biome?

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A savanna biome typically has a warm climate with seasonal rainfall.

Front

What role do decomposers play in a biome?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.