Earth Science Chapter 6 Study Guide

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What type of trees are commonly found in temperate rain forests?

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Tall evergreen trees like cedars and hemlocks.

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How do desert animals primarily obtain water?

Back

From the food they eat.

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How do grasses in temperate grasslands manage to thrive?

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They grow from their base.

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Where is the tundra biome primarily located?

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At very high latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What are the characteristics of winters in the tundra biome?

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Extremely cold and dark.

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Define temperate rain forest.

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A forest characterized by high rainfall, moderate temperatures, and a diverse range of plant and animal species.

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What adaptations do plants in the tundra biome have?

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Short growing seasons, deep roots, and the ability to photosynthesize at low temperatures.

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Describe the climate of temperate grasslands.

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Characterized by moderate rainfall, hot summers, and cold winters.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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Explain the concept of biodiversity.

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