ENV SCI Chapter 6- Biomes

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an environment, such as temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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Which biome has the highest biodiversity?

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The rainforest, specifically the tropical rainforest, has the most variety of plants and animals.

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Define Tropical Rain Forest.

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A tropical rain forest is a forest or jungle near the equator characterized by high rainfall and little temperature variation, containing the greatest known diversity of organisms on Earth.

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What characterizes a Temperate Grassland?

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A temperate grassland is a community dominated by grasses, with few trees, cold winters, and rainfall that is intermediate between that of a forest and a desert.

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Which rainforest layer receives the least sunlight?

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The understory layer of the rainforest receives the least sunlight.

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What is 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 are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Describe the Taiga biome.

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The Taiga biome, also known as boreal forest, is characterized by coniferous forests, cold temperatures, and moderate precipitation.

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What is the significance of the canopy layer in a rainforest?

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The canopy layer is significant as it houses a majority of the rainforest's biodiversity and plays a crucial role in photosynthesis.

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What defines a Tundra biome?

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A tundra biome is characterized by cold temperatures, low precipitation, and a short growing season, with vegetation primarily consisting of mosses and lichens.