Terrestrial Biomes

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What are terrestrial biomes?

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Large regions of the world characterized by specific types of plants, animals, and climate patterns.

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What factors define terrestrial biomes?

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Climate, plants, and animals.

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Why are there fewer plants on the forest floor than in the canopy of a tropical rain forest?

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Because of less sunlight reaching the forest floor.

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What is the Taiga biome?

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A northern biome characterized by many coniferous trees and very cold temperatures in winter.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the significance of precipitation in biomes?

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Precipitation affects the types of plants and animals that can thrive in a biome.

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What type of vegetation is typically found in a desert biome?

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Cacti and other drought-resistant plants.

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How does climate influence the distribution of biomes?

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Different climates support different types of vegetation and animal life, leading to distinct biomes.

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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A biome is a large area with similar climate and organisms, while an ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What adaptations do plants in the savanna biome have?

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Deep roots to access water and the ability to withstand drought.

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