7th Grade Science B - Lesson 9: Key Terms and Ideas Flashcard

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What is climate?

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The average weather in a location over a long time

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What primarily affects climate?

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Temperature and precipitation levels

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What three factors influence climate?

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Latitude, elevation, and landscape shape climate.

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Biome

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A group of similar ecosystems with shared abiotic factors

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What determines land biomes?

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Temperature and moisture levels shape biomes.

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What is the primary producer in land biomes?

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Plants and various vegetation

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Which is a terrestrial biome?

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Tundra region characterized by cold.

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What defines aquatic biomes?

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Abiotic factors such as depth, salinity, and temperature

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Which is a freshwater biome?

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Flowing river habitat

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Which is a saltwater biome?

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A saltwater estuary is a coastal area.