Earth's Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What biome is characterized by a layer of permafrost?

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Tundra

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Which biome contains trees that generally lose their leaves in the fall?

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Deciduous Forest

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What type of trees are commonly found in a Deciduous Forest?

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Oak trees and maple trees.

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What is the highest layer in the Rainforest Biome?

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The canopy.

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True or False: Mountains and Ice are considered a biome.

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False.

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What is the main characteristic of the Taiga/Boreal Forest biome?

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It is characterized by coniferous forests, cold temperatures, and long winters.

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What type of climate is found in a Desert biome?

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Deserts have very low rainfall and extreme temperature variations.

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What is the primary vegetation in Grassland biomes?

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Grasses are the primary vegetation in Grassland biomes.

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True or False: The Rainforest biome has the highest biodiversity of any biome.

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True.