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Ecosystems Week 4/5

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