Land Biomes

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Which biome covers most of the land mass near Earth's equator?

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tropical rainforest

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Which biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals (highest biodiversity)?
Options: tundra, desert, tropical rainforest, pine forest

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tropical rainforest

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One characteristic of the tundra is that it has a layer of permanently frozen soil through which no tree roots are able to grow. This characteristic is known as:

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permafrost

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Which biome contains large populations of grazing herbivores, like cows and bison, few species of birds, and deep, rich soil but few trees?

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grassland

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The most important abiotic factors when studying biomes are...

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Precipitation and Temperature

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Which biome has deciduous trees (that lose their leaves in the fall)? Options: Temperate Forest, Rainforest, Grasslands, Taiga

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Temperate Forest

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Which biome has 4 seasons?

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Temperate Forest

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Which biome is home to cacti, scorpions, coyotes, kangaroo rats, and lizards? Options: Desert, Grasslands, Temperate Forest, Taiga

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Desert

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lichens, mosses, grasses, and other low-growing plants are common vegetation in this biome due to the permafrost, low rainfall, and very cold temperatures.

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Tundra

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What term describes the living parts of an ecosystem?

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Biotic Factors