What is a Biome 6.1

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What is latitude?

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The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

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What are the main factors that determine the type of plants in a biome?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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How does vegetation density relate to temperature and precipitation?

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Biomes with higher temperatures and less precipitation tend to have shorter and less dense vegetation.

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What type of biome is typically found between 30° north latitude and 30° south latitude?

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Grasslands.

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What happens to climate as you move up a mountain?

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Climate becomes colder as you move up a mountain.

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Define a biome.

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the significance of precipitation in a biome?

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Precipitation affects the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a biome.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a region, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

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What are the characteristics of a tropical rainforest biome?

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High temperatures, high humidity, and high levels of precipitation year-round.

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What type of vegetation is found in deserts?

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Deserts typically have sparse vegetation, often consisting of drought-resistant plants like cacti.