Earth's Biomes

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What biome is found near the equator and is hot and humid all year?

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Rainforest

Front

What biome has a thick layer of permafrost beneath the shallow soil?

Back

Tundra

Front

What percentage of the Earth do marine biomes cover?

Back

Three-fourths

Front

How many main layers do rainforests have?

Back

Four

Front

True or False: Prairie dogs dig underground tunnels for protection from the weather in grasslands.

Back

True

Front

What is a biome?

Back

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

Front

Name the four main types of biomes.

Back

Tundra, Desert, Grassland, Forest.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of a desert biome?

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Deserts are characterized by very low rainfall, making them dry and arid.

Front

What type of biome is characterized by vast open spaces with few trees?

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Grassland.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and aquatic biomes?

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Terrestrial biomes are land-based, while aquatic biomes are water-based.