Environmental Science Concepts

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Tundra

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A cold, treeless biome with low-growing vegetation and permafrost.

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Taiga (Boreal Forest)

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A biome characterized by coniferous forests and a cold climate.

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

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Forests with four distinct seasons and trees that shed leaves annually.

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Grassland

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A biome dominated by grasses, with few trees, and varying precipitation.

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Desert

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A dry biome with sparse vegetation and low precipitation.

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Savanna

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A grassland biome with scattered trees, found in tropical regions.

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Chaparral

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A biome with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, characterized by shrubs.

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Tropical Rainforest

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A warm, wet biome with high biodiversity and dense vegetation.

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Permafrost

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Permanently frozen ground found in polar regions.

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Carbon Cycle

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The movement of carbon among the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms.