Terrestrial Biomes Flashcards

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tundra

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  • coldest biome relatively
  • characterised by empty expanse (tree-less)
  • permanently frozen soil/permafrost
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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
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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
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temperate seasonal forest

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  • occurs under moderate temperatures and precipitation
  • dominated by deciduous trees
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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
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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
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tropical rainforests

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  • warm and rainy
  • characterised by multiple layers of lush vegetation
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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
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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
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