Topic 7 - People and the Biosphere Flashcards
1
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Give three characteristics of boreal forests.
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They have a cold, dry climate. precipitation is low, and relatively few animals.
2
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What are biotic components of biomes?
A
Living parts of the biome such as plants, animals.
3
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What are abiotic components of biomes?
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Non-living parts such as soil, water, rock and atmosphere.
4
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What is a biome?
A
Specific geographic area, made up of many ecosystems.
5
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What is an ecosystem?
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A community of living organisms with abiotic factors interacting as a system.
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