Biomes Flashcards by Amy Johnson | Brainscape

Q

Define biome

A

Regions of the world with similar climate, flora and fauna

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Temperature in the desert?

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-3.9 to 38 degrees

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Precipitation in the desert?

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250mm per year

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Vegetation in the desert?

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Cactus, small bushes

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Location of the desert?

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15 to 35 degrees latitude

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Temperature of the deciduous woodland?

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-30 to 30 degrees

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Precipitation of the deciduous woodland?

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750 to 1,500mm Per year

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Vegetation in the deciduous woodland?

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Broad leaf trees and shrubs

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Location of the deciduous woodland?

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USA, China and Japan

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Temperature of the tundra?

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-40 to 18 degrees

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Precipitation of the tundra?

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150 to 250mm per year

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Vegetation in the tundra?

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Almost no trees and mosses

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Location of the tundra?

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North America, Europe

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Temperature of the coniferous forest?

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-40 to 20 degrees

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Precipitation of the coniferous forest?

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300 to 900mm per year

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Vegetation in the coniferous forest?

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Evergreen trees

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Locations of the coniferous forest?

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Canada, USA

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Temperature of the Savannah grassland?

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-20 to 30 degrees

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Precipitation of the Savannah grassland?

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500 to 900mm per year

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Vegetation of the Savannah grassland?

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Grasses, wheat and oat

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Location of the Savannah grassland?

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South Africa, North America

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Temperature of the tropical rainforest?

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20 to 25 degrees

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Precipitation of the tropical rainforest?

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2,000 to 10,000mm per year

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Vegetation of the tropical rainforest?

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Vines, palm trees and ferns

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Location of the tropical rainforest?

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On the equator