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22 Cards in this Set
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biome
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large geographic areas that have similar climates and ecosystems
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seven
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The number of biomes
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tundra
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a cold, dry treeless region, sometimes called a cold desert
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top portion of soil
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the part of the soil that thaws in the summer
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permafrost
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permanently frozen soil below the thawed surface
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mosses, grasses and small shrubs
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plants found in the tundra
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taiga
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a cold, forest region dominated by cone-bearing evergreen trees
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temperate deciduous forest
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moderate temperatures and rainfall; dominated by trees that loose their leaves every fall
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Where the temperate rainforest is found
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The Pacific Northwest part of the U.S.
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What kind of trees are in the temperate rain forest?
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Trees with needle like leaves
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Tropical rain forest
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the most biologically diverse place in the world. This means they have many different plants and animals
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Tropical rain forest
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has warm temperatures, wet weather, and lush plant growth
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desert
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the driest biome on Earth
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what most deserts are covered with
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thin, sandy or gravel soil that contains little organic matter
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How much rain does the temperate and tropical rain forest get each year
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between 25 cm and 75 cm of precipitation (rain) each year
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adapted (adaptations)
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how plants and animals survive certain conditions
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hot climate adaptations
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thin fur, big ears nocturnal, stay in the shade, conserve water
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cold climate adaptations
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small ears, camouflage thick fur
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plant adaptations in hot climate
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waxy outside to help hold in water (conserve water)
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plant adaptation in dry climate
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plants can quickly absorb water and keep animals from eating the plants to take water from the plant
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cold climate plant adaptation
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plants are dormant(looks like it is dead, but sleeping) during cooler temperature.
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plant adaptation in wet climate
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large trunks
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