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Which biome covers most of the land mass near the Earth's equator? Options: tundra, desert, grassland, tropical rainforest

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tropical rainforest

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Which biome, because of its climate, has the largest number of species of plants and animals? Options: tundra, desert, tropical rainforest, pine forest

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tropical rainforest

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Which of the following human activities has significantly affected the Great Salt Lake ecosystem in Utah? Increased tourism in national parks leading to more trail erosion., Diverting water from rivers that feed the lake for agriculture and urban use, reducing water levels and affecting wildlife habitats., Planting non-native trees in urban areas, increasing biodiversity around cities., Seasonal hunting regulations to control deer populations in forests.

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Diverting water from rivers that feed the lake for agriculture and urban use, reducing water levels and affecting wildlife habitats.

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Which major biome is home to cacti, mesquite, white thorn, pack rats, small reptiles, and coyotes?

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desert

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Which of the following habitats probably has the greatest number of plant and animal species? Options: the African savannah, a rainforest in Brazil, a temperate forest in China, a temperate grassland in Kansas

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a rainforest in Brazil

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The biome known for trees with broad leaves that fall off the trees in the winter.

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Deciduous Forests

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The most important abiotic factors when studying biomes are...

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Water and Temperature

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Which biome is MOST LIKE the "desert" in terms of precipitation? Options: tropical rainforest, temperate deciduous forest, tundra, coniferous forest

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tundra

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Which biome is represented by the rainfall amounts in letter C? Options: desert, prairie, deciduous forest, tropical rain forest

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tropical rain forest

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What are the key features of the Tundra?

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treeless, permafrost, cold dark winters