Biomes

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What are the most important abiotic factors when studying biomes?

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Water and Temperature

Front

Which biome is the driest?

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Desert

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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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Which biome has permafrost?

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Tundra

Front

Is sunlight an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Abiotic

Front

Define a biome.

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of the environment that can influence living organisms.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem that affects other organisms.

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Name the four main types of biomes.

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Tundra, Desert, Grassland, Forest.

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What is the primary characteristic of a desert biome?

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Deserts are characterized by low precipitation, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.