Biomes and Biodiversity Flashcards

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Biome

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Large ecological area with distinct climate and species

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Biodiversity

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Variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem

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Tropical Rainforest

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Biome with high rainfall, warm temperatures, and high biodiversity

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Desert

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Biome with low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation

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Tundra

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Cold, treeless biome with permafrost

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Grassland

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Biome dominated by grasses, few trees, moderate rainfall

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Marine Biome

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Largest biome, includes oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries

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Freshwater Biome

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Includes lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands

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Temperate Forest

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Biome with four seasons, deciduous trees

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Savanna

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Grassland with scattered trees, warm temperatures