Biomes

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Ecological Succession

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The process of gradual change from one community of organisms to another.

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Primary Succession

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Succession in a place that does not have soil.

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Pioneer Community

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The first community of organisms to inhabit an area. Hardy organisms that can survive harsh conditions.

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Secondary Succession

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Succession in a place that has soil and was once the home of living organisms.

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Climax Community

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The community at the final stage of ecological succession.

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List 5 factors that affect climate.

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Temperature, Latitude, Elevation, Precipitation, Presence of a mountain range or Ocean

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Latitude

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Distance north or south from the equator.

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Elevation

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Distance above sea level.

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Rain Shadow Effect

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Air rises & cools as it goes up one side of a mountain, releasing the moisture and creating a desert on the other side.

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Biome

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Large geographic areas with similar climates and ecosystems(plants and animals)

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Tundra

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cold, dry, treeless region, located in latitudes surrounding the north pole, permafrost

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Permafrost

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a layer of permanently frozen soil in the Tundra

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Taiga (Coniferous Forest)

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cold region of cone bearing trees, few shrubs and grasses

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

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Mild temperature region, with trees that shed their leaves, 4 seasons, moderate rainfall

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Tropical Rain Forest

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warm and humid region with lush plant life and a huge number of animals, located near the equator, greatest annual precipitation

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Grassland

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temperate and tropical regions with precipitation levels too low to support trees, fertile soil (rich in nutrients)

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Desert

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Driest biome with minimal biodiversity, hot days, cold nights

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Name the freshwater biomes.

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Rivers, Streams, Lakes, Ponds

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Oligotrophic Lake

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Clear lake with high levels of oxygen and few plants (low in nutrients)

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Eutrophic Lake

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Murky lake, high in nutrients and plant life

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Name the salt water biomes.

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Estuary, seashore, Ocean

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What is an Estuary?

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An area where a freshwater river meets the salty ocean.

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A biome is determined mainly by

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temperature and precipitation

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What is an ecosystem?

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Community or organisms interacting with abiotic factors.