Humanities Biomes Flashcards
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What is a biome?
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a large area with specific characteristics of vegetation, wildlife, climate, and soil.
2
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Main types of biomes
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- Desert
- Aquatic
- Forest
- Tundra
- Grassland
3
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Desert
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- Very hot during the day at over 40° C but very cold after sunset at 0° C.
- A very little amount of rainfall of <50 cm of rainfall per year
4
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Tropic Forests
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Warm and humid, are found close to the equator and have high rainfall and temperatures.
5
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Grasslands
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- Dominated by grass and have a warm, dry climate
- Receives a low amount of rainfall as a result of having no trees or shrubs
6
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What is a biosphere
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where all living organisms including plants, insects and animals live
7
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PQE Method
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a tool used by geographers to describe the data they have gathered
8
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P
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Pattern - general overview of any pattern you may indentify
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Q
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Quantity - add specific and accurate information to explain the pattern
10
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E
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anything that doesn’t fit the pattern
11
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2 major biomes groups with definitions
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Terrestrial: biomes on land
Aquatic: both ocean and freshwater biomes
