Biomes

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What is permafrost?

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A layer of permanently frozen subsoil found in tundra regions, where only the surface thaws in summer.

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Which biome is characterized by many different species of cacti and reptiles with very little rainfall?

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Desert.

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What type of forest biome is located near the equator, receives a lot of rain, and has warm temperatures all year?

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Tropical rain forest.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Living things, such as plants and animals.

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Which biome contains mostly spruce trees and Douglas firs, has long cold winters, short rainy summers, and rich soil?

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Taiga.

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What is the main characteristic of a desert biome?

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Very little rainfall and extreme temperature variations.

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What defines a tropical rainforest?

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High biodiversity, warm temperatures, and high annual rainfall.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components, while abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem.

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What type of biome is characterized by four distinct seasons and trees that lose their leaves in winter?

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Deciduous forest.