Biomes and Biodiversity

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What is a Deciduous Forest?

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A biome characterized by trees with broad leaves that fall off in winter.

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What is a Tundra?

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A cold, dry biome where the soil remains frozen year-round with very little precipitation.

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Which animals are commonly found in Grasslands?

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Lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and elephants.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of different species in an area.

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How does high biodiversity affect food webs?

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It makes food webs more complex and better able to support various species.

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface with distinct flora and fauna.

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What are Coniferous Forests?

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Biomes characterized by trees that have needles and cones, such as pines and firs.

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What is the main characteristic of a Desert biome?

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Very low precipitation and extreme temperature variations.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor in a biome?

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Temperature, sunlight, soil, and water.