Biomes and Ecosystem Vocabulary Warmup

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What is a Marine Ecosystem?

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A Marine Ecosystem is a community of living organisms found in the ocean, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, interacting in their saltwater environment.

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True or False: A biome is a group of ecosystems with different climates and organisms.

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FALSE. A biome is a group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms.

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Fill in the blank: A ______ is a group of ecosystems with similar climate and organisms.

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biome

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What characterizes a Rainforest biome?

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A Rainforest biome is characterized by tall evergreen trees and receives a high amount of rainfall.

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What is an Ecosystem?

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An Ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their non-living environment.

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Define Biome.

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A Biome is a large geographical 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 aquatic biomes (like freshwater and marine ecosystems).

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What is the difference between a Biome and an Ecosystem?

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A Biome is a larger area defined by its climate and vegetation, while an Ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment within that biome.

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What is a Deciduous Forest?

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A Deciduous Forest is a biome characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally and experience four distinct seasons.

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What defines a Desert biome?

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A Desert biome is defined by its low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.