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8 Cards in this Set
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Tundra |
SC: - permafrost - flat terrain: poor drainage - marshes, pools in summer PA: - Arctic crocus fuzzy stems to protect from wind - lavender tea bush keeps old leaves to conserve heat, wind, drying out and nutrients AA: - Snowy Owl with white feathers to hide in winter snow - Arctic foxes with compact bodies to conserve heat Climate: cold and dry |
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Boreal Forest |
SC: - rough terrain - marshes, shallow lakes and wetlands - soil is wet PA: - coniferous trees with needless so rain slides off easily - few under storey plants AA: - chipmunks burrow in the ground to escape cold - snowshoe hates change fur colour |
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Temperate Deciduous Forest |
SC: - 4 distinct seasons - long warm growing season - soil in enriched with nutrients by fallen leaves PA: - 4-5 plant layers - thick bark to prevent moisture loss AA: - mammals hibernate - squirrels store nuts and seeds in tree hollow Climate: wet and temperate temp |
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Temperate Rainforest |
SC: - narrow strips along coastlines - backed by mountains - ocean drops large amounts of moisture on windward side of mountains PA: - moss draped on trees to receive more sunlight - trees are tall bc of high precipitation AA: - Animals live on forest floor to protect from wind and rain - insects live in tree bark |
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Grassland |
SC: - land is flat - soil is rich in nutrients - trop= more grass fires - temp= richer in nutrients PA: - flexible stalks so they don't break in wind - blue gama grass are adapted to drought by having deep roots that form dense mats to collect water AA: -antelope have flat teeth to grind plant material - nice burrow to escape fires predators and extreme weather Climate: temperate and dry |
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Tropical Rainforest |
SC: - soil is poor - forest floor is dark PA: - vines climb trees for light - leaves have narrow tips so rain slide off and reduce weight AA: -sloth move slow to maintain low calorie diet - toucans have big strong beaks to break nuts Climate: wet and hot |
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Desert |
SC: - soils is salty (minerals aren't washed away) - rain comes in short strong periods PA: - cacti have thick fleshy stems to conserve water - plants produce chemicals to not be eaten and spines AA: - scorpions bury themselves in the ground to stay cool and out to escape drought - reptiles have scales and thick skin to prevent water loss Climate : hot and dry
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Permanent ice |
SC: - strong winds - little soil - little freshwater - cold PA: - dark coloured lichens to absorb sunlight - moss and fungi can survive cold and drought in Arctic AA: - walruses don't have ears to reduce heat loss - penguins have tightly packed feathers and fat to retain heat Climate: cold and dry |
