Biomes Review

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a nonliving part of an ecosystem, such as air, water, and temperature.

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In which biome does an organism have to be able to conserve water to survive?

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Desert

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What is the best definition for an estuary?

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An estuary is an area along the coast where fresh water from rivers mixes with salt water from the ocean.

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Choose the list that has only abiotic factors.

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Air, temperature, sun, and water.

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Which biome has deciduous trees (which lose their leaves)?

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Temperate Forest

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What are biomes?

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Biomes are large regions characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What is a biome that is very wet and has many trees?

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Rainforest.

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What is the main characteristic of a desert biome?

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Deserts are characterized by very low rainfall and extreme temperatures.

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What type of trees are found in the Taiga biome?

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Coniferous trees, which have needles and cones.

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What is the difference between a biotic and abiotic factor?

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Biotic factors are living things, while abiotic factors are nonliving things.