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