House Biomes Definitions Flashcards

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Desert

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A waterless, desolate area of land with little or no vegetation, typically one covered with sand. A situation or place considered dull and up interesting. Uninhabited and desolate.

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Tropical Rainforest

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A tropical rainforest is an ecosystem type that occurs roughly within the latitudes 28 degrees north or south of the equator. This ecosystem experiences high average temperatures and a significant amount of rainfall.

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Grasslands

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A large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing.

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Deciduous Woodland

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A forest containing mostly trees that are deciduous (drop their leaves from Autumn to Spring)

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