Biomes

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A living or once-living organism in an ecosystem.

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What is a biome?

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A large, relatively distinct region with a similar climate, soil, plants, and animals.

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Which biome is characterized by large populations of grazing herbivores?

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Grassland.

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How can the climate in a tropical rain forest be described?

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Warm and wet.

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What is permafrost?

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A layer of permanently frozen subsoil found in tundra regions.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as climate, soil, and water.

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Name a characteristic of deserts.

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Deserts are characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperature variations.

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What defines a deciduous forest biome?

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A biome where trees lose their leaves seasonally.

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What is the primary characteristic of a tundra biome?

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Cold temperatures and a short growing season.

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What type of vegetation is found in grasslands?

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Dominated by grasses and few trees.