Terrestrial Ecosystems

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A forest biome where many trees lose their leaves each year and has four distinct seasons.

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What are terrestrial ecosystems?

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Ecosystems that are found on land.

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What types of plants are found in the taiga?

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Hemlock, white spruce, and jack pine.

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What animals are commonly found in American grasslands (prairie)?

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Prairie dog, bison, and coyote.

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What is a desert biome?

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A sandy or rocky biome with little precipitation or plant life.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a tundra?

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A cold, treeless biome with low-growing vegetation and a short growing season.

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What is a grassland?

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An ecosystem characterized by open areas with grasses and few trees.

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What is the canopy in a forest?

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The upper layer of trees in a forest that provides shade and habitat.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, and form the base of the food chain.