Terrestrial Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A large region characterized by its climate and organisms.

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Which biome is known as the 'great plains' of the U.S.?

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Grassland.

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What biome is covered in coniferous forests?

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Taiga.

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What type of biome is described as hot, humid forests with much rainfall?

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Tropical rainforest.

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What is a desert?

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A sandy or rocky biome with little precipitation or plant life.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What defines a grassland biome?

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A biome characterized by open spaces with grasses and few trees, often found in regions with moderate rainfall.

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What is the tundra biome?

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A cold, treeless biome with low-growing vegetation, found in polar regions.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a temperate deciduous forest?

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A biome characterized by four distinct seasons and trees that lose their leaves in winter.