Biomes and Biodiversity

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What is a Temperate Deciduous Forest?

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A biome characterized by four distinct seasons, seasonal rainfall, and trees that shed their leaves in autumn. Common trees include maple, elm, and oak.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Describe a Tropical Rain Forest.

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A biome located near the equator, known for high rainfall, warm temperatures year-round, and rich biodiversity, including a vast number of animal species.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The layer of gases that surrounds Earth, essential for life as it provides oxygen and protects from harmful solar radiation.

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What defines a Savanna biome?

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A grassland ecosystem characterized by scattered trees, seasonal rainfall, and large herbivores like lions, zebras, and elephants.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, water, soil, and air.

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What is a Tundra biome?

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A cold, treeless biome characterized by permafrost, low temperatures, and limited vegetation, primarily mosses and lichens.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors.