Earth's Biomes

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What is a biome dominated by grasses instead of large shrubs and trees?

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Grasslands

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True or False: The Tundra gets about the same amount of rainfall as the desert.

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True

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What is an area where rainfall is less than 50 centimeters per year?

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Desert

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In which hemisphere are Boreal Forests located?

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Northern Hemisphere

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True or False: The highest layer in the Rainforest Biome is the understory.

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False

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What is the primary characteristic of a desert biome?

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Low rainfall, typically less than 50 cm per year.

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What type of forest is characterized by trees that lose their leaves in the fall?

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Deciduous Forests

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What is the main vegetation type found in the Tundra biome?

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Mosses, lichens, and low shrubs.

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Which biome is known for having the highest biodiversity?

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Rainforest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the climate like in Grasslands?

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Moderate rainfall, with distinct wet and dry seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6