Biomes

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The closer a biome is to the equator, the more we would expect it to be

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warmer & wetter

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The farther a biome is from the equator, the more we would expect it to be

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cooler & drier

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The tundra biome & the desert biome are both very dry, but what is true about their temperature ranges? Options: the desert is always hot, the desert has a wider temperature range, the tundra has a wider temperature range, they are also similar in temperature

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the desert has a wider temperature range

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Terrestrial biomes are defined mainly by their

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climate, plants & animals

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A large region characterized by its climate and organisms.

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biome

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This biome has small, low to the ground plants that can tolerate heat.

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desert

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In the summer, this biome is covered in lakes, bogs, and streams that attract bugs and birds.

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tundra

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This biome is covered in coniferous forests.

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taiga

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This biome has trees with leaves that change color and fall off each year.

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deciduous forest

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This biome has primarily grazing animals like elephants, buffalo, giraffes, etc. Options: chaparral, grasslands, deciduous forests, tropical rain forest

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grasslands