Biomes

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A deciduous forest is a biome with four seasons where trees shed their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring.

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What are terrestrial biomes?

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Terrestrial biomes are biomes that are located on land.

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What is the tundra biome?

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The tundra is a dry biome that is extremely cold and has a short growing season.

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What is permafrost?

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Permafrost is a layer of permanently frozen soil found in the tundra biome.

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What is the driest biome?

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The desert is the driest biome, characterized by very low precipitation.

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What is a taiga?

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The taiga, or boreal forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests and cold temperatures.

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What is a grassland biome?

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Grasslands are biomes dominated by grasses, with few trees, and are found in regions with moderate rainfall.

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What is a rainforest?

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A rainforest is a dense forest biome that receives high amounts of rainfall and has a rich diversity of plants and animals.

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What defines a marine biome?

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Marine biomes are aquatic biomes that include oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries.