Ecological Concepts and Biomes

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What is the impact of rapid population growth on the environment?

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It can lead to overexploitation of natural resources and habitat destruction.

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Rivers and Lakes are examples of which biome?

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Freshwater.

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What type of forest biome is near the equator, receives a lot of rain, and has warm temperatures all year?

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Tropical rain forest.

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What is the most important factor that differentiates each biome from one another?

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Climate.

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Which biome experiences four distinct seasons?

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Temperate Forest.

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Define '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 are the two main types of biomes?

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Terrestrial and Aquatic.

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What is a Tundra biome characterized by?

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Cold temperatures, low biodiversity, and a short growing season.

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What is the primary characteristic of a Desert biome?

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Low precipitation and extreme temperature variations.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.