Levels of Org. & Biomes - Acc

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is two or more members of a particular species living and interacting in the same area.

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What is the relationship between ecosystems, biomes, and the biosphere?

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An ecosystem is part of a biome, and a biome is part of the biosphere.

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Which terrestrial biome is characterized by low temperatures and permafrost?

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Tundra.

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What biome is known for having the greatest biodiversity?

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Tropical Rainforest.

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What is a common characteristic of both tundra and desert biomes?

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Both have low precipitation levels.

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Define a biome.

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Name a key characteristic of the desert biome.

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Deserts are characterized by very low precipitation and extreme temperature variations.

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

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Climate, particularly temperature and precipitation.

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What type of vegetation is typically found in grasslands?

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Grasslands are dominated by grasses and have few trees.