Biomes Vocab

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What is 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 are the two biomes with the least precipitation?

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Tundra and Desert.

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Which land biome is mainly covered with grass?

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Grassland.

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What animals are commonly found in the Taiga biome?

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Moose, elk, lynx, red deer, bobcat, mountain goat, grizzly bear, and gray wolf.

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What biome is characterized by coniferous forests?

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Taiga.

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What type of forest do we live in?

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Deciduous Forest.

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What is the main characteristic of a desert biome?

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Deserts have very low precipitation, often less than 10 inches per year.

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What defines a tropical rainforest biome?

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Tropical rainforests are characterized by high rainfall, high humidity, and a diverse range of plant and animal species.

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What is the tundra biome known for?

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The tundra biome is known for its cold temperatures, low precipitation, and permafrost.

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What is a savanna biome?

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A savanna is a mixed grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently small or widely spaced apart so that the canopy does not close.