Chap 5 lesson 5 Biomes Flashcards
1
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Biome
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a biome is a specific environment that’s home to living things suited for that place and climate.
2
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Grassland
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land where grass or grass like vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life.
3
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Tundra
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the tundra is a vast treeless plain near the Arctic Circle where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
4
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Desert
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a desert is a very dry area of land where few plants and animals can live.
5
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Deciduous Forest
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a type of forest characterized by trees that seasonally shed their leaves.
6
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Tropical Rain Forest
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a rain forest in a tropical area
7
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Taiga
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the coniferous evergreen forests of subarctic lands, covering vast areas of northern North America and Eurasia.
