Unit 5 Week 2

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Tundra

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A cold, treeless region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

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Taiga or coniferous forest

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A biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches.

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Deciduous forest

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A forest characterized by trees that shed their leaves each year.

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Grasslands

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Large open areas of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing.

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Tropical rainforest

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A hot, moist biome found near Earth's equator, known for its dense canopies of vegetation.

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Desert

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A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life.

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Freshwater ecosystem

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Aquatic systems that include lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands.

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Marine ecosystems

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Aquatic systems in the ocean, including coral reefs, open ocean, and deep sea.

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Estuary

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A coastal area where freshwater from rivers and streams meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.