Biomes

Question 1

A collection of plants and animals that have common characteristics for the environment they exist in.

Answer 1

Biomes

Question 2

The average weather in a given area over a longer period of time.

Answer 2

Climate

Question 3

The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources and political and economic activities.

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Geography

Question 4

The amount ofprecipitationthat we expect per year (in a given area).

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Average rainfall

Question 5

The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes.

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Latitude

Question 6

The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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Altitude

Question 7

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

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Community

Question 8

A microscopic organism, which may exist in its single-celled form or a colony of cells which include all unicellular organisms and so are extremely diverse.

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Microorganisms

Question 9

Relating to water; living in or near water or taking place in water; does not include groundwater

Answer 9

Aquatic

Question 10

Relating to land; living on land or any inhabitant of the earth.

Answer 10

Terrestrial