Big Idea 7 Vocab Summative

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What are stratus clouds?

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Gray clouds that cover the sky and can produce light rain, sleet, or snow.

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Describe a desert habitat.

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A habitat that is a dry area with very little rainfall. It is hot during the day and cold at night.

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What characterizes a grassland habitat?

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A habitat dominated with grass that receives more rain than deserts, but less than forests.

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What are the main features of a rainforest?

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A habitat that has warm temperatures, high humidity, and lots of rainfall.

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Define tundra.

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An environment that is extremely cold and dry all year.

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What is the climate like in a desert?

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Deserts are characterized by very little rainfall, high temperatures during the day, and low temperatures at night.

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How does a grassland differ from a forest?

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Grasslands receive more rain than deserts but less than forests, and are dominated by grasses rather than trees.

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What adaptations do plants in a rainforest have?

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Plants in a rainforest often have large leaves to capture sunlight and may have adaptations to cope with high humidity.

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What types of animals are commonly found in tundra environments?

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Animals such as caribou, arctic foxes, and polar bears are commonly found in tundra environments.

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How do stratus clouds affect weather?

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Stratus clouds can lead to overcast skies and may produce light precipitation such as drizzle or snow.