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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Name the main types of terrestrial biomes.

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The main types of terrestrial biomes include tundra, taiga (boreal forest), temperate deciduous forest, grassland, desert, and tropical rainforest.

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What defines a biome?

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A biome is defined mainly by its climate, plants, and animals.

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What is the climate like in a tropical rainforest?

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The climate in a tropical rainforest is warm and moist throughout the year, with high biodiversity.

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What adaptations do animals in desert biomes typically have?

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Animals in desert biomes often have adaptations such as being nocturnal and burrowing to escape the heat.

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How does the tundra biome differ from the desert biome?

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Both biomes are dry, but the desert has a wider temperature range, while the tundra is generally cold.

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What is the primary characteristic of a deciduous forest biome?

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The primary characteristic of a deciduous forest biome is that trees lose their leaves in the fall.

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What type of vegetation is found in grassland biomes?

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Grassland biomes are primarily characterized by grasses and few trees, adapted to periodic fires and grazing.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in biomes?

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Biodiversity is significant in biomes as it contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity.

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What are the main threats to biomes?

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Main threats to biomes include climate change, deforestation, pollution, and urbanization.