Biomes Flashcard

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area of land characterized by its climate, plants, and animals.

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Which biome has the highest biodiversity?

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Tropical rainforest.

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What are marine biomes?

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Marine biomes include oceans, estuaries, and reefs.

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What type of biome is a desert?

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A desert is a biome that is very dry and has little rainfall.

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What is a tropical rainforest?

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A tropical rainforest is a warm, wet biome with a lot of trees and diverse wildlife.

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What is a grassland?

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A grassland is a biome where grasses are the main plants, and it has few trees.

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What is a tundra?

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A tundra is a cold biome with little vegetation, mostly found in the Arctic.

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A deciduous forest is also known as a temperate forest, where trees lose their leaves in winter.

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What is a boreal forest?

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A boreal forest, or taiga, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests in cold climates.

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What is an estuary?

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An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the ocean.