BJU Science 5 chapter 6 test

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What is a biome?

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

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What is the largest land biome?

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The largest land biome is the coniferous forest.

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What biome has many trees that lose their leaves in winter?

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The deciduous forest.

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What causes fresh water to flow downhill towards the ocean?

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Gravity causes fresh water to flow downhill.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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True or False: Biomes are a way to divide the biosphere into smaller sections.

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True.

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What is a grassland biome?

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A grassland biome is an area where grasses are the main type of vegetation, with few trees.

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What is a tropical rain forest?

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A tropical rain forest is a warm, wet biome that has a high diversity of plants and animals.

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What is a desert biome?

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A desert biome is characterized by very low rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

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What is the tundra biome?

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The tundra biome is a cold, treeless area with a layer of permanently frozen soil called permafrost.

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What role does climate play in biomes?

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Climate determines the types of plants and animals that can live in a biome.