Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What are the main characteristics of a deciduous forest?

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Deciduous forests are characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally, a moderate climate, and a diverse range of plant and animal species.

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What type of trees are found in deciduous forests?

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Deciduous trees, which shed their leaves in the fall and regrow them in the spring.

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What biome is characterized by very little rainfall and many species of cacti?

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Desert.

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What is the primary characteristic of a tropical rain forest?

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Tropical rain forests are characterized by high rainfall, warm temperatures year-round, and a high diversity of species.

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What does it mean for an organism to be adapted to its biome?

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It means that the organism has developed specific traits that enable it to survive and thrive in the particular environmental conditions of that biome.

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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A biome is a larger classification of ecosystems that share similar climate and vegetation, while an ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Name three types of biomes.

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1. Tundra 2. Desert 3. Tropical Rain Forest.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in a biome?

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Biodiversity contributes to the resilience of a biome, allowing it to withstand environmental changes and disturbances.

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How do temperature and precipitation influence the types of biomes found on Earth?

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Temperature and precipitation are the primary factors that determine the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a biome.