Science: Biomes Unit Review

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What is a biome?

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A large region of earth with a certain type of climate.

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Which biome is characterized by coniferous trees that do not lose their leaves?

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Taiga.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Living things.

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What type of forest biome is near the equator, receives a lot of rain, and has warm temperatures all year?

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Tropical rain forest.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as temperature, water, and soil.

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Which biome is known for having a dry climate and very little rainfall?

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Desert.

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What is the primary characteristic of a temperate forest biome?

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It has four distinct seasons and a variety of deciduous trees.

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What is salinity in aquatic ecosystems?

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The concentration of salt in water.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a biome?

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A habitat is the specific environment where an organism lives, while a biome is a larger area defined by climate and ecosystems.