Biomes (Ch. 4)

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements in the environment, such as sunlight, water, air, and minerals.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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Why do many plants in the rain forest have large leaves?

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To capture the limited sunlight that reaches the forest floor.

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What adaptations do animals in mountain ecosystems need?

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Animals must be excellent climbers to navigate the steep and rugged terrain.

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What is an example of a biotic factor in a grassland biome?

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Plants are a biotic factor in a grassland biome.

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What is a cactus an example of?

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A biotic element found in a desert.

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What is an abiotic factor in the grassland?

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Sunlight is an abiotic factor in the grassland.

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How do plants adapt to survive in a desert biome?

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Plants like cacti have adaptations such as thick skin and water-storing tissues to survive in arid conditions.

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What is the primary characteristic of a tundra biome?

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The tundra biome is characterized by cold temperatures, low precipitation, and a short growing season.