Biome Vocabulary

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Marine

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A collective term for all of the ocean biomes.

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Climate

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Overall weather in an area over a long period of time.

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Precipitation

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The falling to earth of any form of water (rain, snow, hail, sleet, or mist).

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

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A biome comprised of deciduous trees that experiences four definite seasonal changes annually.

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Ecosystem

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A community of plants, animals, and nonliving things living together.

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Biome

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A large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions and distinct plant and animal communities.

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Habitat

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The natural environment in which a particular species of plant or animal lives.

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Tropical Rainforest

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A biome characterized by high rainfall, warm temperatures, and a diverse range of plant and animal species.

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Coniferous Forest

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A biome dominated by cone-bearing trees, typically found in colder climates.

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Deciduous Trees

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Trees that lose their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.