Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What are the main types of biomes?

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The main types of biomes include tundra, taiga, temperate deciduous forest, grasslands, deserts, and tropical rainforests.

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Which biome is characterized by permafrost?

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Tundra is characterized by permafrost, a permanently frozen layer of soil.

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What is a climax community?

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A climax community is a stable and mature ecological community that has reached a steady state.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological recovery that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed a community but left the soil intact.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas where soil has not yet formed, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community.

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Which biome has the highest biodiversity?

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Tropical rainforests have the highest biodiversity of any biome.

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What adaptations do plants in the desert biome have?

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Plants in the desert biome have adaptations such as thick skin, deep roots, and the ability to store water.

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What is the climate like in a temperate deciduous forest?

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Temperate deciduous forests experience four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters.

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What type of vegetation is found in grasslands?

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Grasslands are dominated by grasses and have few trees due to low rainfall.