Living World Year 9 EOY Flashcards

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What is a biome?

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A large-scale ecosystem, defined by factors such as climate, soils and vegetation

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Identify three of the world’s major biomes

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Tundra, polar, tropical forest

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Describe the distribution of the Savannah biome

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Savanna grasslands lie 15-30 degrees north and south of the equator - between tropical rainforests and hot deserts.

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Describe the characteristics of the deciduous forest biome

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