Terrestrial Biomes

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What is a tundra?

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A cold biome of the far north characterized by permanently frozen soil, which cannot support large plants.

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What is a boreal forest (taiga)?

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A biome characterized by coniferous forests, cold temperatures, and moderate precipitation.

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What is lacking in the tundra?

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Plants and trees to give animals places to hide.

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What defines a biome?

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A large region characterized by its climate and organisms.

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What are terrestrial biomes defined by?

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Climate and organisms.

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What is the climate like in a tundra biome?

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Cold with low precipitation, often less than 25 cm per year.

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What types of organisms are commonly found in the tundra?

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Mosses, lichens, small shrubs, and animals like caribou and arctic foxes.

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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

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What is a savanna?

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A grassland biome characterized by scattered trees and seasonal rainfall.

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What is a tropical rainforest?

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A biome with high rainfall, high humidity, and a diverse range of plant and animal species.