Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A large region of earth with a certain type of climate.

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Which biome holds the greatest biodiversity?

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Rainforest.

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What biome contains large populations of grazing herbivores?

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Grassland.

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What are the key features of the Tundra?

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Treeless, permafrost, cold dark winters.

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What is a taiga?

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A forest biome consisting mostly of cone-bearing evergreen trees.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What characterizes a desert biome?

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Low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

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What is the primary climate of a rainforest?

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Warm and humid with high rainfall.

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What type of soil is found in grasslands?

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Deep, rich soil.

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What adaptations do animals in the tundra have?

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Thick fur, fat layers, and coloration for camouflage.