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Ecosystems Week 4/5
Question | Answer |
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A major ecological community such as grassland, tropical rain forest, or desert. | biome |
A major ecological community defined by hot, arid conditions and extremely low rainfall. | desert |
An ecological community that is defined by year-round warmth and significant rainfall. | tropical rain forest |
An ecological community that is defined by stark, treeless land, and very cold temperatures. | tundra |
An ecological community that is defined by five different zones, four distinct seasons, and a mixed climate with mixed precipitation. | temperate forest |
A major ecological community characterized by extensive areas of grass, flowers, and herbs and an erratic precipitation that is enough to support such vegetation, but very few trees. | grassland |
biome that includes marine and freshwater regions, including oceans, lakes, and ponds. | aquatic |
An ecological community that is characterized by cold weather, coniferous trees, and few food sources in the winter. | taiga |
A type of tree with cones, as well as leaves that do not fall off. | coniferous |
subsoil that is permanently frozen due to constantly cold temperatures. | permafrost |