IA3 Mastery of Standards

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What type of forest biome is characterized by high rainfall and warm temperatures year-round?

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Tropical rain forest

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What is another term for selective breeding?

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Artificial selection

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What is the main factor that separates different biomes?

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Climate

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Which kingdoms are included in the domain Eukarya?

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Plant, Animal, Protist, and Fungi

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How did the variation in dog breeds arise in a relatively short period of time?

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Selective breeding

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What is the definition of a biome?

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A large ecological area on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What is the difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

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Artificial selection is human-directed breeding, while natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What role does climate play in determining the type of biome?

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Climate influences temperature and precipitation patterns, which in turn affect the types of plants and animals that can thrive in a biome.

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What are the characteristics of a temperate rain forest?

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Temperate rain forests have moderate temperatures, high rainfall, and are typically found in coastal regions.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?

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Genetic variation allows populations to adapt to changing environments and is essential for natural selection.