Terrestrial Biomes Flashcards
1
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tundra
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- coldest biome relatively
- characterised by empty expanse (tree-less)
- permanently frozen soil/permafrost
2
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boreal forest
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- sometimes called taiga
- densely populated by evergreen needle-leaved trees
- short growing season
- severe winters
3
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temperate rainforest
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- mild temperatures and abundant precipitation
- dominated by evergreen forests
- usually found near warm ocean currents
4
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temperate seasonal forest
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- occurs under moderate temperatures and precipitation
- dominated by deciduous trees
5
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woodlands/shrublands
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- hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters
- favours the growth of drought-tolerant grasses and shrubs
6
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temperate grasslands/cold deserts
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- hot, dry summers and cold, harsh winters
- dominated by grasses, nonwoody flowering plants, and drought-adapted shrubs
7
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tropical rainforests
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- warm and rainy
- characterised by multiple layers of lush vegetation
8
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tropical seasonal forests/savannahs
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- typically adjacent to tropical rainforests near the equator
- warm temperatures
- pronounced wet and dry seasons
9
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subtropical deserts/hot deserts
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- characterised by hot temperatures, scarce rainfall, long growing seasons, and sparse vegetation
- plants highly tolerant to desiccation
