Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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Name the major types of biomes.

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The major types of biomes include: 1. Tundra 2. Taiga 3. Temperate Forest 4. Tropical Rainforest 5. Grassland 6. Desert.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that affects living organisms, such as sunlight, temperature, and water.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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An example of a biotic factor is any living organism, such as plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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Which biome is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperatures?

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Desert.

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What adaptations do plants in the desert biome have?

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Plants in the desert biome have adaptations such as thick skin, deep roots, and the ability to store water.

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What is the primary characteristic of the tundra biome?

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The primary characteristic of the tundra biome is its cold climate and permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground.

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How does the taiga biome differ from the tundra?

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The taiga biome has a warmer climate and more precipitation than the tundra, and it is characterized by coniferous forests.

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What type of vegetation is found in grasslands?

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Grasslands are primarily dominated by grasses and have few trees due to limited rainfall.

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What is the role of sunlight in a biome?

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Sunlight is an abiotic factor that provides energy for photosynthesis, which is essential for plant growth in all biomes.