Biomes

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What is a biome?

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Regions of Earth that are defined by their climate and the unique plants and animals that live there.

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What is the coldest biome on Earth?

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Tundra.

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What adaptations do animals in the tundra have to survive?

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Heavier fur and hibernation.

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What is unique about the temperate deciduous forest?

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It has a large number of plants and animals, mild temperatures, and experiences 4 seasons a year.

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What are the key features of the tundra?

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Treeless, permafrost, cold dark winters.

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What is permafrost?

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A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year.

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What types of vegetation are found in the tundra?

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Mosses, lichens, low shrubs, and grasses.

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How do seasons affect biomes?

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Different biomes experience varying seasonal changes that influence plant and animal life.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

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A biome is a larger area defined by climate and vegetation, while an ecosystem is a community of organisms and their physical environment.