Biomes

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What are the two main abiotic factors that determine where organisms live?

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Temperature and precipitation.

Front

What adaptation do many desert animals have to avoid extreme heat during the day?

Back

Nocturnal behavior.

Front

Which biome is found around the equator and is known for high biodiversity?

Back

Tropical Rain Forests.

Front

What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

Back

Temperature and precipitation.

Front

What type of forest is characterized by coniferous trees?

Back

Coniferous Forest.

Front

Define 'biome'.

Back

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

Front

What is the primary characteristic of a desert biome?

Back

Low precipitation and extreme temperature variations.

Front

Name a key feature of savanna biomes.

Back

Grasslands with scattered trees and seasonal rainfall.

Front

What is the climate like in a tropical rainforest?

Back

Warm and humid with high rainfall throughout the year.

Front

How does altitude affect biomes?

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Higher altitudes typically have cooler temperatures and different vegetation compared to lower altitudes.