Terrestrial Ecosystems

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What are the main animals found in American Grasslands (Prairie)?

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Prairie dog, bison, coyote.

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What is the cold biome of the far north with permanently frozen soil?

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Tundra.

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What type of biome is characterized by sandy or rocky terrain with little precipitation?

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Desert.

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What are some common plants found in Tropical Rain Forests?

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Cacao, rubber tree, kapok tree, coffee, banana.

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What is the forest biome where many trees lose their leaves each year and has four seasons?

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Deciduous forest.

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Define 'biome'.

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface with distinct plant and animal groups adapted to the environment.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is a characteristic of the taiga biome?

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It is a cold forest biome characterized by coniferous trees.

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What type of climate is found in deserts?

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Hot and dry with very little precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the significance of the canopy in a rainforest?

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It is the upper layer of the forest where most of the sunlight and rain is absorbed.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3