Terrestrial Biomes

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A biome with four distinct seasons where trees lose their leaves in the fall.

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What characterizes a desert biome?

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A sandy or rocky biome with little precipitation and sparse plant life.

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Which animals are primarily found in grasslands?

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Grazing animals like elephants, buffalo, and giraffes.

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What is a terrestrial ecosystem?

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An ecosystem that is found on land.

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What is a taiga?

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A cool, mostly coniferous (evergreen) forest.

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What are the main types of terrestrial biomes?

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Deciduous forests, grasslands, deserts, tundra, and taiga.

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What is the climate like in a tropical rainforest?

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Warm and humid with high rainfall throughout the year.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the primary vegetation in a tundra biome?

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Low shrubs, mosses, and lichens due to harsh conditions.

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How do seasons affect deciduous forests?

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Trees lose leaves in fall, grow new ones in spring, and experience temperature changes.

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