Biodiversity Flashcards

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Why is the vegetation and animals in different biomes so different

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The climate which affects everything the soil which affects the plants which effects the animals

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Why does the rainforest have such good biodiversity

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The temperature stays the same,There are lots of decomposers for minerals,There are many trees present,There is plentiful amounts of rainfall and there are no seasons

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How does the climate effect the soil

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Rock weathers fastest into soil in a hot and damp climate

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How does the soil effect the plants

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The plants develop or adapt to suit the climate and soil and grow fastest and thickest in a hot damp sunny climate

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Why are the animals effected by plants

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They have adapted to feed on the plants or each other and to cope with the climate

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What is the soil in the rainforest like

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Red in colour and rich in iron and minerals

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