Biomes Flashcard

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What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by water?

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Approximately 75% of Earth's surface is covered by water.

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What are terrestrial biomes?

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Terrestrial biomes are biomes located on land.

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What is one of the most common terrestrial biomes resulting from climate differences?

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The tundra is one of the most common terrestrial biomes resulting from climate differences.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large group of ecosystems that shares the same type of climax community.

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Which biome is known for having high temperatures and little rainfall, often with sand dunes?

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The desert biome is known for having high temperatures and little rainfall, often with sand dunes.

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What is the primary characteristic of a desert biome?

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The primary characteristic of a desert biome is low precipitation and high temperatures.

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What defines a tundra biome?

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A tundra biome is defined by its cold climate, low biodiversity, and permafrost.

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What are aquatic biomes?

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Aquatic biomes are biomes found in water environments, including freshwater and marine ecosystems.

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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A biome is a larger area that includes multiple ecosystems with similar climate and organisms.

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What is a temperate forest biome?

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A temperate forest biome is characterized by four distinct seasons and a variety of deciduous trees.