Terrestrial Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A large region characterized by its climate and organisms.

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What biome has very cold temperatures at night and extremely hot temperatures during the day?

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Desert

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Which biome is covered in coniferous forests?

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Taiga

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What is the cold biome of the far north with permanently frozen soil?

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Tundra

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What type of biome is characterized by sandy or rocky terrain with little precipitation?

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Desert

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What is the main characteristic of a temperate rain forest?

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It has moderate temperatures and high rainfall, supporting diverse plant and animal life.

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What biome is known for having four distinct seasons?

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Deciduous forest.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the primary difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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A biome is a larger area defined by climate and organisms, while an ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What biome is characterized by grasslands and few trees?

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Savanna.