Terrestrial Biomes

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What biome has the largest number of species of plants and animals (highest biodiversity)?

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Tropical rainforest.

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What are biotic factors of an ecosystem?

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Living things.

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Which biome is characterized by high rainfall amounts and diverse species?

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Tropical rainforest.

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If you travel from the North Pole to the equator, what biomes would you encounter?

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Tundra, then grassland, then tropical rainforest.

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What is a cold, dry biome where the soil stays frozen the entire year?

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Tundra.

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Define 'biome'.

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What is the primary characteristic of a desert biome?

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Low precipitation and extreme temperatures.

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What type of forest is characterized by trees that lose their leaves in winter?

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Deciduous forest.

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What is the main difference between a tundra and a boreal forest?

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Tundra has permafrost and low biodiversity, while boreal forests have more trees and higher biodiversity.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in a biome?

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Higher biodiversity leads to greater resilience and stability in ecosystems.