ES Bell work Th 12/12

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area of land characterized by its climate, plants, and animals.

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Which biome has the most species of plants and animals?

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Tropical rainforest.

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What type of plants are commonly found in the desert biome?

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Cacti, mesquite, and white thorn.

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A forest where trees lose their leaves in the fall and regrow them in the spring.

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What is the tundra biome?

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A cold, dry biome where the soil stays frozen all year and has very little precipitation.

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What happens during ecological succession?

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The number of species typically increases as a pioneer community changes into a climax community.

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Name a major characteristic of the desert biome.

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It has very little precipitation and is home to animals like coyotes and small reptiles.

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What is a pioneer community?

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The first group of species that colonize a barren environment during ecological succession.

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What is a climax community?

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A stable and mature community that undergoes little change in species composition.

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What is the main difference between deciduous and coniferous forests?

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Deciduous forests have trees that lose their leaves, while coniferous forests have trees that keep their needles year-round.