Biomes Vocab Flashcard

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What is a biome that includes all organisms that live on land?

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Terrestrial

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What type of trees lose their leaves during the fall to conserve energy and water?

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Deciduous

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What are trees with short waxy needles that produce seeds called cones?

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Conifer

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What term describes the current or past long-term weather conditions characteristic of a region?

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Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of climate is characterized by being warm to hot with lots of rainfall year-round?

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Tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for a large ecological area on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna (plants and animals) adapting to their environment?

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Biome

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What is the primary difference between terrestrial and aquatic biomes?

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Terrestrial biomes are land-based, while aquatic biomes are water-based.

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What are the two main types of aquatic biomes?

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Freshwater and marine.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in a biome?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What biome is characterized by very low temperatures, little precipitation, and permafrost?

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Tundra