APES BIOMES FLASHCARDIZZ CHALLENGE

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What is the measure of dissolved salt in water?

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Salinity

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Which biome consists of long bitter winters, cool summers, and diverse coniferous trees?

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Taiga

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Chaparral is all of the following except:

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very wet

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Which global winds have the greatest impact on the weather in the US?

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prevailing westerlies

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Terrestrial biomes are defined mainly by their:

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climate, plants & animals

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What is 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 characterizes a tundra biome?

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Cold temperatures, low precipitation, and permafrost.

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What is the primary factor that determines the type of biome?

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Climate.

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What is the difference between a desert and a grassland biome?

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Deserts receive very little rainfall, while grasslands have moderate rainfall.

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What type of vegetation is found in a temperate forest biome?

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Deciduous trees that lose their leaves in winter.