Biomes

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What is the coldest biome on Earth?

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Tundra

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Which biome is characterized by the presence of lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and elephants?

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Grasslands

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What is the largest land biome?

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Coniferous forest (taiga)

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Living things

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Which biome contains American black bear, raccoon, porcupine, frog, and white-tailed deer?

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Temperate deciduous forest

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What are the main characteristics of a tundra biome?

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Cold temperatures, low precipitation, permafrost, and limited vegetation.

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What type of vegetation is typically found in grasslands?

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Grasses and few trees.

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What is the primary climate characteristic of a coniferous forest?

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Cold temperatures with significant snowfall.

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How do biotic factors differ from abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living elements like water, soil, and climate.

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What adaptations do animals in the tundra biome have for survival?

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Thick fur, fat layers, and camouflage.