APES Biomes

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What are the most important abiotic factors when studying biomes?

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Precipitation and Temperature

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Which environment is characterized by plants with spines and waxy leaves?

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Desert

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What is the total quantity of all living matter in an area called?

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Biomass

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Which biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall?

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Tundra

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What is the atmospheric layer that is closest to the Earth?

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Troposphere

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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 is 'Net Primary Productivity'?

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Net Primary Productivity (NPP) is the rate at which all the autotrophs in an ecosystem produce net useful chemical energy.

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What are the characteristics of a Desert biome?

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Deserts are characterized by low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

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What is the difference between 'Ecosystem' and 'Biome'?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system, while a biome is a larger area characterized by specific climate and ecosystems.

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What adaptations do plants in the Tundra biome have?

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Plants in the Tundra biome have adaptations such as shallow roots, small leaves, and the ability to grow in short growing seasons.