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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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Living things, including plants and animals, that interact within an ecosystem.

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What are biomes?

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Areas defined by their geographical location and ecological similarity, characterized by specific climate, flora, and fauna.

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What is a tropical rain forest?

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A type of forest biome near the equator that receives a lot of rain and has warm temperatures year-round.

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What is a steppe?

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A biome characterized by plants and grasses, but no trees, often found in temperate regions.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components like water, soil, and climate.

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What defines a desert biome?

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A biome that receives very little precipitation, resulting in sparse vegetation and extreme temperature variations.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What role do producers play in a biome?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.