Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A large region of earth with a certain type of climate.

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What are the three zones of the marine biome?

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Intertidal, near-shore, and open ocean zone.

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Which animals are commonly found in the marine biome?

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Crabs, otters, and whales.

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What animals live in a temperate forest?

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Deer, squirrels, and rabbits.

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How can the climate in a tropical rain forest be described?

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Warm and wet.

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What is the earth's driest biome?

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Desert.

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What are the characteristics of a desert biome?

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It can be hot or cold and has very little precipitation.

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What type of biome is characterized by grasslands and few trees?

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Savannah.

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What is a tundra biome?

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A cold, treeless area with low-growing vegetation.

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What is the main feature of a freshwater biome?

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It includes rivers, lakes, and ponds.