Biomes Flashcard

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area of the earth with plants and animals that share a similar environment.

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What is the largest land biome?

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The largest land biome is the coniferous forest.

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Which biome receives precipitation throughout the year?

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The wet biome that receives precipitation throughout the year is the deciduous forest.

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What type of trees are found in a coniferous forest?

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A coniferous forest has many trees that are cone-bearing.

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What is the coldest biome?

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The coldest biome is the tundra.

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What are the main characteristics of a biome?

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Biomes are characterized by climate, soil type, plants, and animals.

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Name a biome that has four distinct seasons.

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The deciduous forest has four distinct seasons.

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What type of climate does a tundra biome have?

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A tundra biome has a cold climate with low temperatures and little precipitation.

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What is the primary vegetation in a coniferous forest?

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The primary vegetation in a coniferous forest consists of evergreen trees.

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How do biomes affect the types of animals that live there?

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Biomes provide specific habitats that support certain types of animals adapted to those environments.