Biomes

Front

What is a large ecosystem called?

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Biome.

Front

Which biome is the driest?

Back

Desert.

Front

Which biome is home to jaguars, anacondas, leopards, gorillas, and poisonous tree frogs?

Back

Rainforest.

Front

Which biome has permafrost?

Back

Tundra.

Front

Which biome has deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves)?

Back

Temperate Forest.

Front

What is a biome?

Back

A biome is a large ecological area on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

Front

Name the four main types of biomes.

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Tundra, Desert, Grassland, Forest.

Front

What characterizes a desert biome?

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Very low rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

Front

What is permafrost?

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Permafrost is a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, occurring in tundra regions.

Front

What type of trees are found in a temperate forest?

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Deciduous trees that lose their leaves in winter.