Forest Biomes Reading Flashcard

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What is a deciduous forest?

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A biome where trees lose their leaves each year, typically experiencing four distinct seasons.

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What is the longest season in the taiga forest biome?

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Winter.

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What percentage of the world's animals and plants live in rain forests?

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More than half.

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What characterizes the temperate forest biome?

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It has lots of trees, deep and rich soil, and lots of rain.

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What does NOT describe the temperate forest biome?

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Freezing temperatures year-round.

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What types of trees grow in the taiga forest?

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Trees with needle-like leaves.

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What is a taiga forest?

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A biome characterized by coniferous forests, cold temperatures, and long winters.

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What are coniferous trees?

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Trees that have needle-like leaves and produce cones, such as pines and spruces.

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What is the climate like in a rain forest?

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Warm and humid with high rainfall throughout the year.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in rain forests?

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Rain forests are home to more than half of the world's species of plants and animals.