Biomes

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What are the two biomes with the least amount of precipitation?

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Tundra and Desert

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Which biome is characterized by very few trees, strong winds, and is dominated by grasses?

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Grassland

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What biome has a rainy season and a dry season, with flat sand and rock ground?

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Savanna

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Define a biome in ecological terms.

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A large region characterized by similar plant and animal life, precipitation, and temperatures.

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What biome experiences four distinct seasons and has mild temperatures with moderate rainfall?

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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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How does a desert biome differ from a grassland biome?

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Deserts have very low precipitation and sparse vegetation, while grasslands have moderate rainfall and are dominated by grasses.

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What is the significance of precipitation in determining the type of biome?

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Precipitation influences the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a biome.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What adaptations do plants in a savanna biome have?

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Plants in savannas are adapted to withstand periods of drought and have deep root systems.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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What role do seasons play in a deciduous forest biome?

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Seasons affect the growth cycles of trees, leading to leaf shedding in autumn and regrowth in spring.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5