Biomes Vocab Flashcard

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What is a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures called?

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Temperate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of trees have short waxy needles and produce seeds in cones?

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Conifer

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

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Climate

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What biome includes all organisms that live within fresh or salt water?

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Aquatic

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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 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 a coniferous forest and a deciduous forest?

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Coniferous forests are dominated by conifer trees that retain their needles year-round, while deciduous forests are dominated by trees that lose their leaves in the fall.

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What is the significance of climate in determining the types of biomes found in a region?

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Climate influences temperature, precipitation, and seasonal changes, which in turn affect the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a biome.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the two main types of aquatic biomes?

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Freshwater biomes and marine biomes.

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How do temperate biomes differ from tropical biomes?

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Temperate biomes experience moderate temperatures and distinct seasons, while tropical biomes are warm year-round with high humidity and rainfall.