Unit 5 Biomes & Aquatic Ecosystems Vocab

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Geographical area with distinct climate and ecosystems, supporting specific species.

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biome

Front

Relating to the earth

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terrestrial

Front

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground

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Precipitation

Front

Fall of rain

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Rainfall

Front

Biome with low precipitation and vegetation adapted to dryness and sand.

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Desert

Front

Cold grassland with short growing periods, characterized by permafrost.

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Tundra

Front

Relating to high mountains

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alpine

Front

Land of marshes or swamps; saturated land.

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wetland

Front

Tidal mouth of a large river where fresh and salt water mix.

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Estuary

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A ridge of rock in the sea formed by coral growth, found in shallow warm waters with sunlight.

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coral reefs