Biomes 9 Flashcards

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1
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Forest with the shortest summer growing season

A

Boreal forest

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2
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Has a layer of permanently frozen soil called

A

Tundra

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3
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Richest most fertile soil due to decay of deep grass roots

A

Grassland

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4
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Strong winds and little soil

A

Temperate rainforest

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5
Q

Most extreme fluctuations in daily temperatures

A

Desert

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6
Q

Forest along coastlines are backed by mountains

A

Temperate rainforest

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7
Q

Has four distinct seasons

A

Temperate deciduous forest

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8
Q

Highest annual precipitation

A

Tropical rainforest

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9
Q

Short grasses, lichens, and mosses

A

Tundra

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10
Q

Tall trees covered with mosses and lichens

A

Tropical rainforest

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11
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Grasses with flexible stalks and deep roots

A

Grassland

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12
Q

Tall trees form a dense canopy

A

Tropical rainforest

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13
Q

Forest with coniferous trees

A

Boreal forest

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14
Q

Biome with highest biodiversity

A

Tropical rainforest

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15
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Plants have small, thick, waxy leaves to prevent loss of water

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Boreal forest

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