Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A large region of earth with a certain type of climate.

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What biome is characterized by plants and grasses, but no trees?

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Grassland.

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Which biome has the most biodiversity (variety of life)?

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Tropical Rainforest.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the main characteristic of a grassland biome?

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It is dominated by grasses and has few trees.

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What type of biome is a desert?

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A biome that receives very little precipitation and has extreme temperatures.

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What is a coniferous forest?

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A biome characterized by trees that have needles and cones, typically found in colder climates.

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What is the climate like in a tropical rainforest?

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Warm and humid with high rainfall throughout the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the main types of biomes?

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Terrestrial biomes (like forests, grasslands, deserts) and aquatic biomes (like freshwater and marine).

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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

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What is an example of a biome with extreme temperatures?

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Desert.