Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A large ecosystem characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What biome is characterized by plants and grasses, but no trees?

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Grassland.

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Which biome is known for having many coniferous trees and very cold temperatures in winter?

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Taiga.

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What type of tree loses and regrows its leaves each year?

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Deciduous.

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Which biome is Pennsylvania located in?

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Temperate deciduous forest.

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What is the primary characteristic of a tundra biome?

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Cold temperatures, low precipitation, and permafrost.

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What type of biome is characterized by high rainfall and a wide variety of plant and animal life?

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Tropical rain forest.

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What is the difference between a coniferous tree and a deciduous tree?

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Coniferous trees have needles and cones, while deciduous trees lose their leaves annually.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural environment where an organism lives.