Biomes and Habitats

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area of land characterized by its climate, plants, and animals.

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What are the two main categories of biomes?

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Terrestrial (land) and Aquatic (water).

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What is a tundra?

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A tundra is a cold, treeless biome with low-growing vegetation.

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What animal is commonly found in the taiga?

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Moose.

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What type of biome is a rainforest?

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A rainforest is a dense forest that receives a lot of rain.

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What is the main characteristic of a desert biome?

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Deserts are very dry and receive very little rainfall.

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What animal might you find in a tundra?

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Reindeer.

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Which of the following is NOT a biome? North Pole, Desert, Tundra, Aquatic?

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North Pole.

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What do rainforests get a lot of?

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Rain.

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What is an aquatic biome?

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An aquatic biome is a water-based environment, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.