Biome Climate Graphs Review

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What does the line graph in a biome climate graph typically represent?

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Temperature.

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What is the term for the layer of permanently frozen subsoil found in tundra biomes?

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Permafrost.

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What characteristic indicates that an area is a grassland?

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Consistent precipitation but pretty low in cold months.

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Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals due to its climate?

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Tropical rainforest.

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In which biome would you find animals that hibernate in winter to survive the cold?

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Taiga.

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What is the primary factor that differentiates biomes?

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Climate, including temperature and precipitation patterns.

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How does temperature affect the types of vegetation found in a biome?

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Different temperatures support different types of vegetation; for example, warmer temperatures support tropical plants.

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What is the significance of precipitation in determining a biome's characteristics?

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Precipitation influences the types of plants that can grow, which in turn affects the animals that can live there.

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What is the climate like in a desert biome?

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Deserts typically have very low precipitation and can have extreme temperature variations.