Climate and Biomes

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What is the main source of energy for ecosystems?

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The Sun.

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What type of climate characterizes deserts?

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Arid and dry.

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Why do ocean currents significantly affect climate?

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Because water holds large amounts of heat.

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What is an invasive species?

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An organism that is new to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.

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Why do populations of invasive species grow quickly?

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Invasive species have no predators.

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What are the two main types of biomes?

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Terrestrial and aquatic.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of the sun's warmth in the planet's lower atmosphere due to the presence of greenhouse gases.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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They produce oxygen and serve as the base of the food chain.

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What is climate?

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The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.