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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What are the main types of biomes?

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The main types of biomes include terrestrial biomes (like forests, grasslands, deserts, and tundras) and aquatic biomes (like freshwater and marine biomes).

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What characterizes grasslands?

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Grasslands are characterized by wide-open fields dominated by grasses, with few trees and moderate rainfall.

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What is a desert biome?

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A desert biome is characterized by sandy or rocky terrain, very little rainfall, and extreme temperature variations.

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What biome do we live in?

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We live in the Temperate Deciduous Forest biome.

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A deciduous forest is a biome where trees lose their leaves in the fall and regrow them in the spring.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as climate, soil, water, and sunlight.

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What is the tundra biome?

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The tundra biome is characterized by cold temperatures, low precipitation, and a short growing season, with permafrost present.

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What is the taiga biome?

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The taiga biome, also known as boreal forest, is characterized by coniferous forests, cold temperatures, and moderate precipitation.