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What is a biome?

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A large area where different plants and animals live, characterized by specific climate conditions and ecosystems.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Living things that affect the ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is the driest biome?

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Desert.

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What adaptations do plants and animals in the tundra have?

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They must adapt to extremely cold weather.

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What type of forest biome is near the equator and receives a lot of rain?

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Tropical rain forest.

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What is the primary characteristic of a desert biome?

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It has very low precipitation and can be extremely hot or cold.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a biome?

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A habitat is the specific environment where an organism lives, while a biome is a larger area with similar climate and ecosystems.

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Non-living components that affect the ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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What is the taiga biome?

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

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How do tropical rain forests differ from temperate rain forests?

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Tropical rain forests are warmer and receive more rainfall year-round compared to temperate rain forests.