Earth's Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A group of ecosystems with similar organisms and climates.

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What type of trees are found in the taiga biome?

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Evergreens that don't shed their leaves.

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Which biome has permafrost and no trees?

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Tundra.

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What adaptations do plants in the desert biome have?

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Adapted to poor soil, extreme temperatures, and less than 25 centimeters of rainfall per year.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What characterizes the taiga biome?

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It is a northern biome with many coniferous trees and very cold temperatures in winter.

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What is the primary vegetation in a grassland biome?

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Grasses and few trees.

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How much rainfall does a desert biome typically receive?

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Less than 25 centimeters per year.

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What is the climate like in the tundra biome?

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Cold with permanently frozen ground (permafrost).

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What type of climate does the taiga biome experience?

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Cold winters and mild summers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the main characteristics of a deciduous forest biome?

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Trees that lose their leaves in the fall and experience four distinct seasons.