Biomes Flashcards
1
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Low levels or no salt in water. Supports lots of animals and some aquatic plant life.
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Freshwater
2
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Warm, wet, lots of plant and animal life
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Tropical Forest
3
Q
Dry, almost no plant, often located in the centre of the continent (away from coast)
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Deserts
4
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Vegetation mostly grasses that can support many animal types. Can be very dry or very wet depending on it’s location.
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Grasslands
5
Q
Mild temperatures and wet weather, lots of trees and animal life
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Temperate Forest
6
Q
Cold, windy, low lying vegetation that won’t be blown over
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Mountain Vegatation
7
Q
Cold, wet filled with coniferous trees
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Boreal Forest
8
Q
Cold, short growing seasons and no trees
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Tundra
9
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Very cold and dry, very little animal life, almost no vegetation
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Polar Lands
