Biomes

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What is a tropical rain forest?

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A type of forest biome located near the equator, characterized by high rainfall and warm temperatures year-round.

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TRUE or FALSE: Each biome has a unique set of organisms adapted to its environment.

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TRUE

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What biome is characterized by many species of cacti and reptiles with very little rainfall?

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Desert

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Which biome is indicated by high rainfall amounts?

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Tropical rain forest

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How can the climate in a tropical rain forest be described?

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Warm and wet.

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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Name a characteristic of desert biomes.

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Deserts have very low rainfall and extreme temperature variations.

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What type of vegetation is commonly found in temperate rain forests?

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Deciduous trees, conifers, and a variety of understory plants.

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What is the primary factor that determines the type of biome?

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Climate, including temperature and precipitation.

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What is an example of an organism adapted to the desert biome?

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Cacti, which store water and have spines instead of leaves.