biomes

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area characterized by specific types of plants, animals, and climate. Examples include deserts, forests, and grasslands.

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What is the driest biome on Earth?

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The desert is the driest biome, receiving very little rainfall.

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What type of tree loses its leaves each year?

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Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall and regrow them in the spring.

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Which biome is known for being hot and humid all year round?

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The tropical rainforest is hot and humid with plenty of rainfall throughout the year.

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What biome has the most variety of plants and animals?

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The rainforest has the most biodiversity, with a wide variety of species.

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What is a tundra?

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A tundra is a cold biome with little vegetation, characterized by permafrost and short growing seasons.

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What are coniferous trees?

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Coniferous trees are trees that have needles and produce cones, such as pine trees.

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What is the climate like in a savannah?

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A savannah has a warm climate with seasonal rainfall, supporting grasses and a few trees.

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What is the main characteristic of a temperate forest?

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Temperate forests have four distinct seasons and a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees.

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What is the difference between a desert and a tundra?

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Deserts are dry and can be hot or cold, while tundras are cold and have permafrost.