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15 Cards in this Set
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Tundra |
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Boreal Forest |
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Temperate Deciduous |
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Temperate Rainforest |
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Grasslands |
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Desert |
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Permanent Ice |
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Low precipitation Permafrost Marshes in summer months No trees |
Tundra |
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Commonly below freezing Marshes and lakes and wetlands Some precipitation, much as snow Coniferous trees |
Boreal Forest |
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Distinct seasons Deciduous trees that shed leaves Precipitation throughout year Four- five layers vegetation |
Temperate Deciduous Forest |
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Narrow strips near coastlines or mountains Lots of rain, especially in winter Spruced and firs can be very big |
Temperate Rainforest |
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Scarce trees Flat land Lots of grasses Some precipitation |
Grasslands |
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Heavy rain High temperatures Many plants and animals Diverse ecosystem |
Tropical Rainforest |
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Dry Hot Little rainfall Salty soil |
Desert |
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Extremely Cold Little precipitation Strong winds |
Permanent Ice |
