Biomes

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What are the most important abiotic factors when studying biomes?

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Water and Temperature

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Which biome is the driest?

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Desert

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What is the average, year-to-year conditions of weather in an area?

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Climate

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What kind of soil is found in the desert?

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Sand

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What is the main factor that separates the biomes?

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Climate

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Define a biome.

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

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment, such as temperature, water, and sunlight.

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What is a tundra biome?

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A tundra biome is characterized by cold temperatures, low precipitation, and a short growing season, often with permafrost.

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What is a rainforest biome?

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A rainforest biome is a dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall, rich biodiversity, and warm temperatures.

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What role does climate play in determining a biome?

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Climate influences the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a biome, affecting its overall ecosystem.