Terrestrial Biomes

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What are the main similarities between tropical rain forests and tropical savannas?

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Both biomes have similar temperatures.

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What is the primary difference in precipitation between tropical rain forests and tropical savannas?

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Tropical savannas do not receive enough rainfall to be classified as forests.

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Which two biomes are characterized by large amounts of precipitation?

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Tropical rain forest and temperate rain forest.

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How can you describe the biome represented in a climatogram that shows high precipitation and warm temperatures?

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It would best be described as a tropical rain forest.

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What happens to vegetation as altitude or latitude increases?

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Vegetation decreases.

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What are the key characteristics of the savanna biome?

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Warm year-round, large herbivores and predators, drought-resistant plants, and animals giving birth during the rainy season.

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What type of vegetation is typically found in tropical rain forests?

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Dense, diverse vegetation with a high canopy.

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What adaptations do plants in the savanna biome have for drought?

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Drought-resistant features such as deep roots and thick bark.

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How does the temperature in tropical rain forests compare to that in temperate biomes?

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Tropical rain forests have consistently warm temperatures, while temperate biomes experience seasonal temperature variations.

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What role do large herbivores play in the savanna ecosystem?

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They help maintain the grassland by grazing, which prevents the overgrowth of shrubs and trees.