Biomes Flashcards
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Properties of tundra?
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- located in the arctic zone
- winters are long, dark and very cold
- summers are short and cool
- most soil is frozen and unable to support trees (permafrost)
- lichens, mosses, grasses, and shrubs
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Properties of grassland?
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- hot summers, cold winters
- widespread communities characterized by grasses and small plants
- long dry spells and fires prevent the growth of most trees and shrubs
- large grazing animals
- tropical and savanna
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Properties of desert?
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- very little precipitation
- high temperatures
- sparse plant life
- plants have thick stems or leaves to store water (succulent)
- plants have small leaves
- small animals and active at night to conserve water
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What is a biome?
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A large naturally occurring community of plants and animals that occupy a major habitat.
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Properties of taiga?
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- located south of tundra, northern edge of the temperate zone
- long and cold winters
- mild summers
- coniferous trees and grasses
- climate and soil can support trees
- moose elk bears
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Properties of temperate forest?
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- Warm summers, cold winters
- top layer of soil is rich in nutrients and supports trees
- deciduous trees loose leaves in fall
- large and small animals
- frequent rain
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Properties of tropical rainforest?
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- warm and wet all year
- plant have broad leaves
- soil is very poor in nutrience because plants quickly use them
- large and small animals
- layers of forest from the understory to the canopy above
