Biome Review

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What biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall?

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Tundra

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Which biome covers most of the land mass near the Earth's equator?

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Tropical Rainforest

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What type of plants are well suited for life in a desert environment?

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Plants with spines and waxy leaves.

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Which biome is known to be the coldest?

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Tundra

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What biome occurs in higher latitudes with very cold winters and cool summers?

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Taiga

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What is the primary characteristic of a desert biome?

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Low rainfall and extreme temperatures.

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What type of trees are predominantly found in the Taiga biome?

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Evergreen trees.

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What is the main difference between a tundra and a taiga biome?

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Tundra has permafrost and lower temperatures, while taiga has more trees and slightly warmer temperatures.

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What adaptations do animals in the tundra have for survival?

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Thick fur, fat layers, and camouflage.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in tropical rainforests?

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High biodiversity supports ecosystem stability and resilience.