Biomes Review

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What is the definition of weather?

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Day-to-day conditions in Earth's atmosphere, such as sunny, humid, cold, or rainy.

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Which two terrestrial biomes receive the least amount of precipitation?

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Tundra and desert.

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What are terrestrial biomes mainly defined by?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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Identify biome location #7.

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Tropical Rainforest.

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Describe the Savanna biome.

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Found in South America and Africa, it has warm temperatures year-round with a rainy season in the winters, similar to a grassland but with more trees and shrubs.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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What are the main characteristics of a tundra biome?

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Cold temperatures, low precipitation, and a short growing season.

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What defines a desert biome?

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Very low precipitation, extreme temperature variations, and sparse vegetation.

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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 the fall.

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What is the primary vegetation type in grasslands?

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Grasses, with few trees or shrubs.