Biomes of the World

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What is the most abundant biome found in Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavia?

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Coniferous Forest

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What is the salt concentration in freshwater biomes?

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Low

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Which biome is characterized by desert-like conditions and permanently-frozen subsoil known as permafrost?

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Arctic Tundra

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What is true about the deep ocean?

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There are no plants in the deep areas (no sunlight).

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What do limiting factors (abiotic & biotic) determine?

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Carrying capacity.

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What is a 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 temperature variations.

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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 freshwater and saltwater biomes?

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Freshwater biomes have low salt concentration, while saltwater biomes have high salt concentration.

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What is permafrost?

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A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, found in Arctic Tundra.